Baltimore, MD - Container Ship Strikes Francis Scott Key Bridge - Mass Casualty Situation

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772515766929097088

 

[MassGuy]

A 9,000ft bridge in Maryland has collapsed after being struck by a container ship.

Astonishing footage shows the moment the vessel plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending the colossal steel structure crashing into the Patapsco River, shortly before 1.30am Eastern.


There were no immediate reports of any casualties and it is not clear if there was traffic on the bridge at the time of the catastrophe.


The Maryland Transportation Authority tweeted: 'All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured.'

Maryland's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship

Video shows the moment the vessel plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending the structure crashing into the Patapsco River, shortly before 1.30am Eastern.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Elley Mae]

The Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Coast Guard said. The extent of the damage to the bridge, part of Interstate 695, was not immediately clear.

Cargo Ship Hits Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Partial Collapse

The Singapore-flagged vessel struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Coast Guard said. Authorities said that part of the span had collapsed.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Elley Mae]

Local radio reported cars in the bay.

 

[Elley Mae]

BREAKING NEWSMaryland's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship as astonishing footage shows the 1.6-mile long structure crashing into river

Maryland's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by a container ship

Video shows the moment the vessel plowed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, sending the structure crashing into the Patapsco River, shortly before 1.30am Eastern.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[bkgregg5]

That’s terrible. I’ve traveled this bridge a great deal. Do we have an estimate on the number of cars? As much as I wish the bridge had been empty at that time of night, it most likely wouldnt have been.

 

[Elley Mae]

That’s terrible. I’ve traveled this bridge a great deal. Do we have an estimate on the number of cars? As much as I wish the bridge had been empty at that time of night, it most likely wouldnt have been.

Traveled it many times myself, your right its a heavy traveled route.

 

[Seattle1]

Port of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland USA | StreamTime LIVE​

 

[MassGuy]

That’s terrible. I’ve traveled this bridge a great deal. Do we have an estimate on the number of cars? As much as I wish the bridge had been empty at that time of night, it most likely wouldnt have been.

I heard on the news that initial reports were 7 Construction Workers and 3-4 Civilian Vehicles missing. Of course those numbers could be wrong.

 

[MassGuy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772531139573424379

 

[Seattle1]

I believe this is could be the container ship that struck the bridge:

The current position of DALI is at US East Coast reported 0 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to BALTIMORE-COLOMBO, and expected to arrive there on Apr 22, 11:30. The vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015 (9 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.

DALI, Container Ship - Details and current position - IMO 9697428 - VesselFinder

Vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015 and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.

www.vesselfinder.com

Port of Baltimore, USA (United States (USA)) - Arrivals, Departures, Expected vessels - VesselFinder

Port of Baltimore, USA (United States (USA)) - Real-time data for recent ship arrivals and departures, ships in port and scheduled vessel arrivals. Weather information and forecasts for the next 7 days.

www.vesselfinder.com

 

[Seattle1]

https://mdta.maryland.gov/traffic-cameras-by-facility#fsk-pier-16

 

[Seattle1]

I believe this is could be the container ship that struck the bridge:

The current position of DALI is at US East Coast reported 0 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to BALTIMORE-COLOMBO, and expected to arrive there on Apr 22, 11:30. The vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015 (9 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.

DALI, Container Ship - Details and current position - IMO 9697428 - VesselFinder

Vessel DALI (IMO 9697428, MMSI 563004200) is a Container Ship built in 2015 and currently sailing under the flag of Singapore.

www.vesselfinder.com

Port of Baltimore, USA (United States (USA)) - Arrivals, Departures, Expected vessels - VesselFinder

Port of Baltimore, USA (United States (USA)) - Real-time data for recent ship arrivals and departures, ships in port and scheduled vessel arrivals. Weather information and forecasts for the next 7 days.

www.vesselfinder.com

Marine traffic shows Dali "stopped" in the right location:

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:2810451/zoom:14

 

[Doesitmakesense]

I heard on the news that initial reports were 7 Construction Workers and 3-4 Civilian Vehicles missing. Of course those numbers could be wrong.

The news broadcasters here in Australia are reporting "mass" casualties

 

[MassGuy]

- Rescue workers believe at least 7 construction workers were on the bridge but say the figure could be as high as 20.

- The container ship, the Singapore-flagged Dali, was leaving Baltimore for Sri Lanka. The ship suffered major damage, including a possible breach in the hull.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772537973256364070

 

[Elley Mae]

Friend just got back past weekend from cruise, don’t know where the ships will let folks off now.

 

[Elley Mae]

Several missing after container ship destroys bridge in Baltimore

Several missing after container ship destroys bridge in Baltimore

Owner confirms Dali caused catastrophic smash

www.tradewindsnews.com

 

[MassGuy]

Speculation is that the videos show the ship losing power on a couple of occasions, and that it pretty much drifted into the bridge supports.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Baltimore mayor bemoans 'unthinkable tragedy' as all 6 construction workers on collapsed bridge presumed dead | Fortune

“I do not know of a bridge that has been constructed to withstand a direct impact from a vessel of this size,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

fortune.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772518319263801617

 

[imstilla.grandma]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1772519966107160927