Six people remain unaccounted for as the desperate search continues at the site of the bridge collapse, Coast Guard officials said at a Tuesday morning news conference.
5 vehicles submerged in water have been found, Baltimore fire chief saysPresident Joe Biden delivered remarks after a cargo ship struck Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse.early Tuesday after losing propulsion, causing a "catastrophic collapse," sending vehicles and people into the water, officials in Maryland said.
Up to eight dive teams were in the water performing search and rescue operations, Wallace added, noting he's unsure if the fifth car is a passenger or work vehicle. The Maryland Transportation Authority said the collapse occurred "due to ship strike." The bridge was up to code, officials also said.The vessel appears to have hit one of the supports of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the roadway to break apart in several places and plunge into the water, according to a video posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"This is a dire emergency," Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department, told The Associated Press. "Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people."He added that some cargo appeared to be dangling from the bridge. A container ship rests against wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, as seen from Pasadena, Md.The container ship was moving at 8 knots, which is considered fast, officials noted.
"All crew members, including the two pilots have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries," Synergy Marine Group said in a statement.The cause of the crash is "yet to be determined," the statement said.Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said "there are no indications this was an intentional act," adding, "we are assessing the impacts to the Port of Baltimore.
Last year, more than 12 million cars traversed over the bridge, according to ABC News. An estimated 30,000 vehicles crossed the bridge per day, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.
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