Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision, sends cars into water
Newsy
The bridge with vehicles on it was sent plunging into the water below after a cargo ship hit a column. Rescue efforts continue for people in the water
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after being struck by a ship.
The collision sent the bridge plummeting into the water below.
Baltimore police said they were notified of a bridge collapse at approximately 1:40 a.m. Tuesday. They received calls of "multiple people in the water.”
Baltimore fire officials said at least 20 cars fell into the water below and described the incident as a "mass casualty event."
A live stream of the bridge showed the moment of collapse. A cargo ship can be seen striking a column of the bridge, sending the bridge into the water below. The ship then caught fire.
