Early Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a large ship, as reported by CNN. Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) confirmed traffic detours, with no clarity on injuries.
Further updates are expected from the Baltimore City Fire Department. The 1.6-mile bridge, an essential link of Interstate-695, extends over the Patapsco River, named after Francis Scott Key, who wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner” after witnessing a historic event nearby in 1814.
Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland fell. Pray for everyone involved 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/E4GA7CWOfM
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) March 26, 2024