Key Bridge Collapses After Ship Strike
The iconic Baltimore bridge, a vital transportation link for 30,000 commuters daily, fell into the Patapsco River, leaving six people unaccounted for.
- The Francis Scott Key Bridge, integral to Baltimore's identity and transportation, collapsed following a collision with a ship that lost power.
- Named after the author of America's national anthem, the bridge had stood for nearly five decades and was a key part of the region's infrastructure.
- Rescue operations are underway for six individuals who remain missing after the incident.
- The bridge's design was considered a marvel of engineering, and it was the second-longest continuous truss bridge in the world at its opening.
- Officials and historians emphasize the bridge's significance to Baltimore's heritage and resilience, promising recovery from this tragedy.
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