Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, mass casualties
The Independent — March 26, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC
Summary: A container ship collision caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, leading to a "mass casualty event" with up to 20 people possibly in the water. The incident occurred early Tuesday morning, with rescue efforts ongoing. The ship, bound for Colombo Port in Sri Lanka, struck the 1.6-mile bridge. Baltimore authorities are focused on rescue and recovery operations.
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