A Singapore-flagged cargo ship crashed into the abutment of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the USA. A large part of the bridge collapsed in the accident. Authorities launched a search and rescue operation.
In Baltimore, USA, One of the biggest accidents of recent times happened. A Singapore-flagged cargo ship crashed into the bridge connecting the two sides of the city. After this impact, the bridge named “Francis Scott Key” was built. largely collapsed. US officials announced that sea and land transportation in the region was temporarily stopped.
In the accident that occurred at night, the cargo ship crashed into the bridge pillar. As such, the size of the accident increased significantly. So much so that it was learned that along with the collapsed bridge, some vehicles traveling on the bridge also fell into the sea. Authorities regarding the incident search and rescue to their work They also started. The status of dead and injured is unknown for now.
The moments when the bridge collapsed were caught on camera!
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has been in service since 1977, stood 56 meters above the water. Total length 17,540 meters It is not yet clear how much of the bridge collapsed when the ship hit the abutment of the bridge. However, the images reflected in the camera records extent of damage it reveals.
Those moments when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed:
According to a statement made by Kevin Cartwright, an official with the Baltimore Fire Department, the ship crashed. At least 7 people fell into the sea. It is not clear whether these people fell from the vehicles or the ship. Additionally, they have up-to-date information about their health status. we don’t have. We will inform you again if there is a new development on the subject.