A rescue operation is underway for at least seven people after the 'Key Bridge' collapsed in Baltimore after it was hit by a container ship. 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.
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 1.6 mile-long bridge crumbling at its foundations before overturning into the river.Vehicles can be seen falling from the bridge in the footage. Tracking websites showed the ship positioned stationary under the bridge following the incident.
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