Baltimore bridge collapses sending 'at least seven people' into river with major rescue operation underway

Footage shows a large section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge falling into the water along with a number of vehicles.The incident was reported to the authorities in the Francis Scott Key Bridge area at 1:30am local time.Chief Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore City Fire Department, confirmed the bridge had been hit by a “large vessel” which caused it to collapse into the Patapsco River.

Mr Cartwright said it is too early to know how many people may have been affected but described the incident as a “developing mass casualty event”.He said the main focus right now is “trying to rescue and recover these people”. The vessel caught fire and sank after the crash. The city's mayor says emergency personnel are on the scene and rescue efforts are underway.A livestream showed the shocking moment the disaster occurred with the key 1.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Rosenthal: For Peter Angelos, the Baltimore Orioles were only part of his storyAngelos died Saturday at 94 after being ill for several years.
Source: The Athletic UK - 🏆 123. / 51 Read more »

Watch moment 9000ft Baltimore bridge collapses after ship crashThe bridge looks to have been struck by a passing container ship.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Vehicles fall into water as bridge collapses after being hit by ship in BaltimoreThe mayor of Baltimore said rescue efforts are underway as footage appeared to show vehicles falling from the bridge.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Watch moment 9000ft Baltimore bridge collapses after ship crashThe bridge looks to have been struck by a passing container ship.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Baltimore bridge collapses after 1.6-mile structure hit by cargo shipLocal media reports suggest seven construction workers were on the bridge at the time of the collapse
Source: i newspaper - 🏆 8. / 89 Read more »

People and vehicles fall into water as Baltimore bridge collapses after being hit by shipAt least seven people are believed to have fallen into the water. The collapse has been called a 'developing mass casualty' by an official at the city's fire department.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »