Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed tragically
Hindustan Times — March 27, 2024, 05:00 AM UTC
Summary: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo ship hit it on March 26, 2024. Governor Wes Moore called it "unprecedented" and "heartbreaking." Six missing individuals are presumed dead. The bridge, opened 47 years ago, was used by 30,000 daily and 11.3 million yearly. It was the second-largest continuous truss bridge globally, spanning 8636 feet. The collapse occurred three days after its anniversary.
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