The Key Bridge Collapsed After Being Struck by a Cargo Ship

 

    Tragedy struck last night as the Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed. Around a dozen cars fell into the Patapsco River, along with construction workers who were working on the bridge. According to the many news articles, a cargo ship that was going 9 mph issued a "mayday" early Tuesday heading towards Francis Scott Key Bridge, losing power before it crashed into the bridge. As the ship struck the bridge in the middle of the night, a loud noise could be heard from ashore and many witnessed from a distance as the chaos happened. 
As of today at 11 a.m., authorities have been searching for multiple survivors and victims. They are searching for the six construction workers who had been repairing the potholes on the bridge. Two others were rescued, one needed to be hospitalized, and the other declined being hospitalized. The rescue mission is ongoing. 

The Background History Of The Francis Scott Key Bridge
        The Key Bridge was opened in 1977 named after a famous poet Francis Scott. The bridge was known as the Outer Harbor Crossing. According to Wikipedia, "The bridge was the outermost of three toll crossings of Baltimore's Harbor, two tunnels and one bridge. Upon completion, the bridge structure and its approaches became the final links in Interstate 695, the "Baltimore Beltway", completing a two-decade long project. Despite the I-695 signage, the bridge is officially considered part of the state highway system and designated Maryland Route 695". Many articles have said it took a long time to build. The Key Bridge has been around for 47 years and has been under construction since 1977.

    You may be wondering what might have caused it? According to recent reports, the bridges last inspection passed but it was said that one of the support columns was having some problems. The structure and how the bridge was built is also being investigated on at the moment.

Today was a sad day for families as the tragedy struct. Many who have witnessed it are lost of words and many are praying for the victims are found. 






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