Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being struck by cargo ship; search and rescue underway

[WellPreserved]

"The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after a support column was hit by a large container ship that had lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River, authorities said.

Six people remain unaccounted for, Maryland Department of Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said in a mid-morning news conference. All six were part of a construction crew that was filling potholes on the bridge at the time, Wiedefeld said. Two other workers were rescued from the water.

Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told reporters the scene was "an active search and rescue." The Coast Guard was taking part.

One of the rescued workers was unhurt but the other is being treated at the University of Maryland Medical Center and has been unable to speak to investigators so far, officials said. The worker being treated is in serious condition. "

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/francis-sc ... =373459243

[jessilin0113]

So scary. My brother lives in Baltimore and crossed that bridge all the time.

[Della]

I am really curious as to what caused this to happen. So shocking.

[Olioxenfree]

I am really curious as to what caused this to happen. So shocking.

The container ship lost power, so the captain couldn’t steer. When a container ship is at its traveling speed, with the amount of propulsion that it takes to move it forward, after it loses power it takes literally miles for it to naturally come to a stop.

[Della]

I am really curious as to what caused this to happen. So shocking.

The container ship lost power, so the captain couldn’t steer. When a container ship is at its traveling speed, with the amount of propulsion that it takes to move it forward, after it loses power it takes literally miles for it to naturally come to a stop.

Oh wow. I hadn't read that part yet.

[Olioxenfree]

I am really curious as to what caused this to happen. So shocking.

The container ship lost power, so the captain couldn’t steer. When a container ship is at its traveling speed, with the amount of propulsion that it takes to move it forward, after it loses power it takes literally miles for it to naturally come to a stop.

Oh wow. I hadn't read that part yet.

It’s in the post.

[Della]

The container ship lost power, so the captain couldn’t steer. When a container ship is at its traveling speed, with the amount of propulsion that it takes to move it forward, after it loses power it takes literally miles for it to naturally come to a stop.

Oh wow. I hadn't read that part yet.

It’s in the post.

I said I hadn't read that part yet. I'm a little busy today.

Thank you for the previous information.