Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning, leaving rescue workers scrambling to find people who may have fallen into the frigid waters of the Patapsco River.
The Baltimore Ravens released a statement offering their condolences to those affected by the shocking collapse.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a large bridge spanning the Patapsco River in Baltimore, collapsed after being struck by a large cargo ship on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, prompting a massive emergency response as multiple people were in the water. It was conducted. (Jasper Colt-USA Today)
“Our hearts go out to those affected by the horrific Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse early this morning,” the team said in a statement posted to X.
“We are grateful to the first responders and local leaders who are on the scene leading search and rescue operations and supporting the families most directly affected.
“We know the Baltimore community will come together after this tragic event.”
Live updates: Baltimore bridge collapse
A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapses into the river in Baltimore early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024. (Baltimore Fire Rescue)
A live stream from the bridge showed the cargo ship colliding with a support beam, causing the bridge to collapse and fall into the Patapsco River. Officials said several people were missing and multiple vehicles were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
The water under the bridge was about 50 feet deep and the water temperature at the time of the pre-dawn collapse was about 47 degrees.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) confirmed that the cargo ship that collided with the bridge was the Singapore-flagged 95,000 gross tonne container ship Dali. There were 22 crew members on board the ship at the time of the incident.
The Baltimore Ravens expressed their condolences to all those affected by Tuesday morning’s bridge collapse. (Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
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The large ship appears to have caught fire before being disabled. Footage of the incident showed the ship’s lights going out multiple times before the collision, suggesting the collision may have been caused by a power outage.
FOX News’ Landon Mion contributed to this report.
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