OT: Francis Scott Key Bridge Hit by Cargo Ship. Entire bridge collapses.

[DaBruinz]

Just before 1:30 am EDT, a Cargo Ship supposedly had a mechanical malfunction and slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge at the mouth of Baltimore harbor. The resulting collision caused the entire 8,636 ft long bridge to collapse, taking an known number of passenger vehicles and semi trucks into the bay mouth of the harbor.

Baltimore's biggest bridge collapses after being hit by a cargo ship, videos show. Mass casualty event declared.

A mass casualty event has been declared and a major rescue operation is underway after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's biggest bridge.

www.businessinsider.com

EDIT: The video below is constantly updating as it's a LIVESTREAM. Look for the timestamp of 1:24 AM to watch it in it's entirety. It seems to hit the Stanchion at 1:28:41 am.


(-2:11:27 of video)

Prayers for the families of those affected by this tragedy.

 

[smg93]

watched the video and it seemed like there were no vehicles on the part of the bridge they were showing when the ship struck. I hope they actually got lucky that there were no cars or trucks on the bridge or were able to put out enough warning before the bridge actually fell

EDIT: Reports are there were several vehicles on the bridge ans now are searching for seven people.

 

[Pape]

Damn. Thats catastrophic

 

[Triumph]

There was a road maintenance crew on the bridge.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Can’t believe how fast it went down. Brings back memories of the Minneapolis bridge.

 

[sb1]

The worst possible thing that can happen to you on a bridge. Unreal

 

[ahmed]

Can’t believe how fast it went down. Brings back memories of the Minneapolis bridge.

Yeah that was shocking to see. Hopefully no casualties.

 

[sb1]

2:46.

Those vehicles on the bridge...

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

This is absolutely terrifying. I hope there weren’t too many people on that bridge at the time

 

[yukon cornelius]

terrifying is right......went over that bridge on the drive home from FLA a couple weeks ago, very early in the AM

 

[Ian]

This shows the ship apparently losing power multiple times before the impact:

 

[Ian]

Apparently, this isn’t the first incident with this ship:

Cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge was involved in Antwerp collision in 2016 — Guardian US

The Dali was reportedly detained in Belgium after scraping side of quay and significantly damaging part of hull in good weather

apple.news

 

[slifersd]

That is an insane story. Falling from a broken bridge into water is the stuff of nightmares for folks who had to experience it. Looked like a scene from horror movies

 

[AQPE]

Heartbreaking to see, prayers to the victims. I hope everyone can leave the politics out of this and create positive karma to those in need.

 

[sb1]

That is an insane story. Falling from a broken bridge into water is the stuff of nightmares for folks who had to experience it. Looked like a scene from horror movies

And pitch black water being that late at night...

 

[FortressX]

Apparently, this isn’t the first incident with this ship:

Cargo ship that hit Baltimore bridge was involved in Antwerp collision in 2016 — Guardian US

The Dali was reportedly detained in Belgium after scraping side of quay and significantly damaging part of hull in good weather

apple.news

This is a ship less than 10 years old.
That's bad.

 

[Bill Lee]

Ship is owned by Maersk, an international corporation valued at $25B.

I hope they are made to pay for all expenses, including compensation to the victims.

 

[rochrist]

Ship is owned by Maersk, an international corporation valued at $25B.

I hope they are made to pay for all expenses, including compensation to the victims.

The ship was under charter.

 

[Pat the Pats Fan]

Wow, 5 hours later and deaths could have been in the hundreds. Major route through Baltimore and with the ft McHenry and harbor tunnels.

 

[DaBruinz]

watched the video and it seemed like there were no vehicles on the part of the bridge they were showing when the ship struck. I hope they actually got lucky that there were no cars or trucks on the bridge or were able to put out enough warning before the bridge actually fell

EDIT: Reports are there were several vehicles on the bridge ans now are searching for seven people.

7 cars, 1 tractor trailer is what I counted watching the video.


That doesn't include the 8 Construction workers who were physically on the bridge working.
They did get 2 people out of the water. One in serious condition who was taken to the hospital and one who refused Medical treatment and went home.