Baltimore’s fire chief said several people were likely on Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed into the Patapsco River and vehicles have been detected in the water.
SINGAPORE — Singapore’s Maritime Port Authority said Tuesday evening local time that it was investigating the collision and providing “full cooperation” to the U.S. Coast Guard. The authority, which regulates marine services in Singapore, confirmed that a Singapore-registered vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge around 1:30 a.m. Eastern time. There were 22 crew members on board during the collision, it said. “MPA is in contact with the U.S.
Before Baltimore, it had called at ports in Norfolk and New York in the United States and before that the Panama Canal. The registered owner of the ship is Grace Ocean Pte Ltd., and it is managed by Synergy Marine Group. Neither immediately responded to a request for comment from The Washington Post.
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.
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse live updates: Ship hits key bridge in BaltimoreThis is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics
Read more »
Key Bridge collapse live updates: Ship hits bridge in BaltimoreThis is additional taxonomy that helps us with analytics
Read more »
Maryland Bridge Collapse: Rescue Underway After Francis Scott Key Bridge Hit By Cargo ShipPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Read more »
Maryland bridge collapse: Francis Scott Key bridge hit by shipPatrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
Read more »
Live updates: Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses; rescuers look for up to 20 people in waterRescuers were searching for as many as 20 people believed to be in the water early Tuesday, a Baltimore fire department official said.
Read more »
Live updates: Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after being struck by shipRescuers were searching for as many as 20 people believed to be in the water early Tuesday, a Baltimore fire department official said.
Read more »