Major Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After ‘Ship Strike’

Published on March 26, 2024

Part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed into the Patapsco River early Tuesday morning after a collision with a large cargo ship, sending workers plunging into the water below. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, involved a Singapore-flagged container ship named the Dali. “I can confirm at 1:35 a.m., Baltimore City police were notified of a partial bridge collapse, with workers possibly in the water, at the Francis Scott Key Bridge,” Detective Niki Fennoy told The Epoch Times. “At this time, I have no further information available.” Mr. Fennoy said that multiple agencies were currently on the scene....