A major bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed early Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and presumed dead in what officials call a 'mass casualty incident.' 🌊⚓
Rescue operations were suspended 18 hours later due to dangerously dark waters littered with debris, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. The Francis Scott Key Bridge—a critical 1.6-mile structure—crumpled like a scene from an action movie 🎥💥 after the collision, sending vehicles and workers into the Patapsco River.
Maryland police confirmed the missing individuals were part of a construction crew repairing potholes on the bridge. 💔🚧 "The conditions make it unsafe for divers," said one official, describing the harbor's treacherous currents.
This tragedy raises urgent questions about infrastructure safety and maritime protocols. Stay tuned as investigators work to untangle what went wrong. 🕵️♂️🔍
