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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Almö Bridge#Collapse|Almö Bridge collapse]] – 1980 incident in Sweden when a bulk carrier struck the bridge arch, collapsing the main span and killing eight people
* [[Almö Bridge#Collapse|Almö Bridge collapse]] – 1980 incident in Sweden when a bulk carrier struck the bridge arch, collapsing the main span and killing eight people
* [[Sunshine Skyway Bridge]], which collapsed in 1980 after the [[MV Summit Venture]] collided with a bridge support, killing 35 people
* [[Sunshine Skyway Bridge]], which collapsed in 1980 after the {{MV|Summit Venture}} collided with a bridge support, killing 35 people
* [[Big Bayou Canot rail accident]], a barge collided with the bridge that was not passable by ships, causing a derailment that killed 47 people and injured 103
* [[Big Bayou Canot rail accident]], a barge collided with the bridge that was not passable by ships, causing a derailment that killed 47 people and injured 103
* [[Queen Isabella Causeway]] was struck by four barges in 2001, killing eight people
* [[Queen Isabella Causeway]] was struck by four barges in 2001, killing eight people

Revision as of 12:59, 26 March 2024

Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Image of the bridge mid-collapse
Dali in the Port of Rotterdam in 2017
DateMarch 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
Time01:28 (EDT)
LocationBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Coordinates39°13′1″N 76°31′42″W / 39.21694°N 76.52833°W / 39.21694; -76.52833
TypeBridge collapse
CauseShip allision
DeathsUnknown
Non-fatal injuries2
Missing7
Property damage
  • Collapse of bridge spans
  • Fire and collision-related damage to Dali

On March 26, 2024, at 01:28 EDT (05:28 UTC), part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, collapsed after the container ship Dali struck one of its support pillars.[1][2][3][4]

Baltimore City Fire Department stated that at least seven vehicles fell into the water.[5] Two people were recovered from the river; one was not injured while the other was transported to hospital in critical condition, and at least seven people are believed missing.

Background

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, originally the Outer Harbor Crossing, was a steel arch-shaped continuous-through-truss bridge. It opened in 1977 and spanned the Patapsco River, a vital shipping route in the Port of Baltimore and the East Coast of the United States. It was also part of Interstate 695, a beltway around Baltimore.[6] The bridge was 1.6 miles (2.6 km) long and carried four lanes, two in each direction.[7]

Dali is a nine-year-old container ship with a length of 299 metres (981 ft) and a 48-metre (157 ft) beam.[8] In 2016, the ship allided with its berth in the Port of Antwerp and required repair, although there were no injuries.[9] Registered in Singapore and owned by a Greek shipping company,[8] Dali had previously traveled from Panama to the US, arriving in New York on March 19, 2024, before arriving in Baltimore on March 23.[10] On March 26, it was being chartered by Maersk.[10]

Event

Dali left the Port of Baltimore at 00:44 EDT on March 26, 2024,[11] bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka.[12] It struck a support column of the bridge at 01:28. The bridge strike and partial collapse were recorded on video.[13] The bridge broke apart in several places,[14] leaving sections of it protruding from the water and the roadway's on-ramps cut off where the spans began. A Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD) spokesperson said vehicles were on the bridge at the time it collapsed, including one that was the "size of a tractor-trailer". The Dali caught fire,[6] and a section of the bridge came to rest on the tip of its bow.[7] The water under the bridge was estimated to be 50 feet (15 m) deep, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported a water temperature of 47 °F (8 °C).[6]

Aftermath

Emergency teams began receiving 911 calls at 01:30.[7] The BCFD said that several vehicles and individuals fell into the river. A Maryland Transportation Authority representative on scene told rescuers that they had at least 20 workers on the bridge at the time of the collapse. Large-scale rescue and recovery efforts were put underway.[13] The Baltimore Police Department was alerted to the collapse at 01:35. Mayor of Baltimore Brandon Scott said that emergency personnel were on scene[15] and that he was en route to the site.[16] U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg released a statement on social media saying that he was in contact with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Scott to offer the department's support and advised drivers to follow detour routes.[17] Moore subsequently declared a state of emergency due to the disaster.[7]

The US Coast Guard deployed boats and a helicopter as part of rescue efforts.[7] Rescue divers were also dispatched to search for people who fell in the river.[18] In a press conference from BCFD Chief James Wallace at 06:30, information was relayed that at least two people were rescued from the river, one of whom was in "very serious" condition, while another person was said to have walked off with no injuries.[19] At least seven people were reported missing.[7][20] Wallace also said that sonar had detected submerged vehicles in the river, adding that said emergency services were also using drones and infrared technology in search efforts.[21]

Synergy Marine Group, which operates the Dali, said that the ship's crew, including its two pilots, had been accounted for and did not sustain any injuries, adding that there was no pollution following the incident.[22] Paul Wiedefeld, the secretary of transportation for Maryland, said that there were contractors undertaking concrete deck repair on the bridge at the time of the collapse.[23] He also ordered the suspension of shipping all into and out of the port (which appears to be blocked)[24] until further notice, although land facilities were to remain open to trucking.[6]

At 07:52, the FAA announced the establishment of a no-flight zone around the area of the bridge collapse, also applying to drones.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ Alonso, Melissa; Wolfe, Elizabeth (March 26, 2024). "Rescuers are searching for at least 7 people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, official says". CNN. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  2. ^ "Part of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after being hit by large ship; cars in water". CBS News. March 26, 2024. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  3. ^ Yoon, John (March 26, 2024). "Cargo Ship Hits Key Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Partial Collapse". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses after being struck by ship". The Washington Post. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Wells, Ciara (March 26, 2024). "Part of Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after large boat collision, vehicles submerged". WTOP. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d Skene, Lea (March 26, 2024). "Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after ship struck it, sending vehicles into water". Associated Press. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  7. ^ a b c d e f "Rescuers are searching for multiple people in the water after Baltimore bridge collapse, report says". CNN. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "DALI, Container ship, IMO 9697428". Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  9. ^ "VIDEO: Mega container ship Dali Allided with berth at Port of Antwerp". www.vesselfinder.com. Vessel Finder. July 14, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  10. ^ a b Moses, Claire; Gross, Jenny (March 26, 2024). "The Dali was just starting a 27-day voyage". Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  11. ^ "Baltimore Key Bridge: Rescuers searching river after Baltimore bridge collapse". BBC News. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  12. ^ Kassam, Ashifa (March 26, 2024). "Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: vehicles fall into water after being hit by ship". The Guardian. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  13. ^ a b "LIVE: Mass casualty incident' as US bridge hit by ship collapses into river". BBC News. March 26, 2024. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  14. ^ "Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship collision". France 24. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  15. ^ Smith, Patrick (March 26, 2024). "Major bridge in Maryland collapses after being hit by a ship". NBC News. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  16. ^ Regan, Helen (March 26, 2024). "Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision". CNN News. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  17. ^ Buttigieg, Pete [@SecretaryPete] (March 26, 2024). "I've spoken with Gov. Moore and Mayor Scott to offer USDOT's support following the vessel strike and collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge. Rescue efforts remain underway and drivers in the Baltimore area should follow local responder guidance on detours and response" (Tweet). Retrieved March 26, 2024 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ Shalvey, Kevin (March 26, 2024). "Ship strikes Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge causing partial collapse, Maryland officials say". ABC News. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  19. ^ Ng, Greg (March 26, 2024). "'Key Bridge is gone': Ship strike destroys bridge, state of emergency declared". WBAL. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  20. ^ Jankowicz, Matthew Loh, Pete Syme, Mikhaila Friel, Mia. "What we know about the container ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge". Business Insider. Retrieved March 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  21. ^ "Live updates: Baltimore Key bridge collapses after ship collision". CNN. March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
  22. ^ Jankowicz, Matthew Loh, Pete Syme, Mikhaila Friel, Mia. "What we know about the container ship that crashed into the Baltimore bridge". Business Insider. Retrieved March 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ Ebrahimji, Helen Regan,Kathleen Magramo,Antoinette Radford,Alisha (March 26, 2024). "Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision: Live updates". CNN. Retrieved March 26, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ https://maritime-executive.com/article/containership-hits-baltimore-bridge-causing-collapse-and-casualties
  25. ^ "4/1803 NOTAM Details". tfr.faa.gov. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
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