THE BLAST
Updates about Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge continue to pour in, with the latest revealing that two people have been rescued while at least seven remain missing.
The bridge tragically collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore. The entirety of the damages caused by this incident remains unknown as the massive emergency response is ongoing.
James Wallace, chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department, revealed at a news conference that several vehicles were on the bridge at the time of impact and plunged into the Patapsco River.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld also noted that multiple contractors were working on “concrete deck” repairs on the bridge. However, how many workers were on the bridge when it collapsed is unclear.
