A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after a freighter struck it. The ship crashed into a pillar of the 3km-long bridge and then caught fire before sinking. Several vehicles were submerged in the Patapsco River. “All lanes are closed in both directions due to an incident on the I-695 drawbridge. Traffic is being diverted »Published by the Maryland Transportation Authority On that day.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. said emergency crews were responding and rescue efforts were underway. Rescuers were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, Baltimore Fire Department communications director Kevin Cartwright told The Associated Press around 3 a.m. (8 a.m. Paris time).
Mr. Cartwright said. There were several vehicles on the bridge at the time, one of which was tractor-trailer sized.
“Our focus now is trying to save and rescue these people.”, said Mr. Cartwright. He said it was too early to know how many people were affected, but the decline “Mass Casualty Event”.
There seems to be “Items or controls are suspended from the deck” He explained that creates dangerous and unstable conditions, so emergency responders are acting cautiously. “It's an absolute emergency.”The communications director continued.
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