A major bridge in Baltimore partially collapsed early Tuesday after being struck by a cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and feared dead. ⚠️ Rescue operations were suspended 18 hours later due to dangerous conditions in the debris-filled harbor waters.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge – a critical 1.6-mile transport artery – crumbled into the Patapsco River within seconds of impact, officials confirmed. 🚢 The Baltimore City Fire Department declared it a \"mass casualty incident\", with underwater search efforts now transitioning to recovery.
Authorities haven’t disclosed the workers’ identities but confirmed they were part of a overnight construction crew repairing potholes on the bridge. Families await updates as investigators work to determine how the ship lost control. 🕵️♂️🌊
Maryland’s governor called the collapse \"an unthinkable tragedy\", while President Biden pledged federal support. The port of Baltimore, a key trade hub, remains closed indefinitely – posing ripple effects for supply chains. 📉🌐
