Mayor says rescue efforts are under way after vessel crashed into Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending vehicles into water

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early on Tuesday morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water.

At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the bridge, catching fire before sinking and causing multiple vehicles to fall into the water below, according to a video posted on X.

“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X.

Matthew West, a petty officer first class for the coastguard in Baltimore, told the New York Times that the coastguard received a report of an impact at 1.27am ET. West said the Dali, a 948ft (29 metres) Singapore-flagged cargo ship, had hit the bridge, which is part of Interstate 695.

  • @pearsaltchocolatebar
    14•6 months ago

    If you want a laugh, check out cities in Texas. We have a Moscow, Paris, etc.

    • @catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
      5•6 months ago

      As does Maine. I’ve never looked it up, but I think Maine might be the state with the most places named after another place.

      • @pearsaltchocolatebar
        1•6 months ago

        Just as long as you stay away from Vidor , you’ll be fine. According to the stories they used to have a billboard that said, “Don’t let the sun set on your black ass.”

        • MacN'CheezusEnglish
          1•6 months ago

          I’m not black though, so I think I’ll be fine regardless. But thanks for your concern.

          • @pearsaltchocolatebar
            1•6 months ago

            I live not super far from there, so I make sure I warn everyone I can to avoid it.