Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse!

Cargo ship destroys the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore.

Be warned, the videos are graphic.

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All this money going to Israel.

We could use the billions to fix roads and bridges in our country. Especially given that Benjamin Netanyahu is throwing a tantrum at the U.S. for abstaining a crucial vote calling for a permanent ceasefire. Yet, he still begs us for billions of aid. 

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Gov. Wes Moore, Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas were notified of the collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in Baltimore. A cargo ship from Singapore is responsible. So this means an international crisis and a federal investigation into who operated the vessel and how many causalities.

The U.S. Representatives of Maryland were notified as well. Who represents the city itself, Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD), Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) and Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD).

The bridge which is part of Interstate 695 carries over 235,000 vehicles south of the City of Baltimore and is a major truck route. It affects travelers who need to bypass the city for Annapolis, Wilmington, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport and Washington, DC.

It is a mass causalities incident where it appears there are no survivors.

A cargo ship crashed into the decks of the Key Bridge around 1:30 am causing the structure to collapse into the Patapsco River.

PRAYING FOR BALTIMORE: The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a container ship, Dali, slammed into it. Details;

- 20 people are missing.

- Approximately 10 vehicles and 7 construction workers were on the bridge as it collapsed

- The 1,200 feet (366… pic.twitter.com/8O3seXLqg7

— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) March 26, 2024

BREAKING: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse pic.twitter.com/OcOrSjOCRn

— BNO News (@BNONews) March 26, 2024

BREAKING: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse pic.twitter.com/OcOrSjOCRn

— BNO News (@BNONews) March 26, 2024

🚨BIG BREAKING: Around 20 people are missing after a ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore causing it to collapse.

Never seen an entire bridge collapse like this in my life, it's scary asf! 💀

Sending prayers to the people affected by this. pic.twitter.com/XOq0vlZQHj pic.twitter.com/6hhnRFpUCx

— 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 (@CapXSid) March 26, 2024

My office is in close communication with U.S. Transportation @SecretaryPete Buttigieg, Baltimore @MayorBMScott, @BaltCoExec, and @BaltimoreFire as emergency personnel are on the scene following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) 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.

— Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete) March 26, 2024

Horrific news this morning. Praying for those who were on the FSK bridge. Thankful for @USCG @BaltimoreFire and all the first responders who are on the scene. https://t.co/9HDE8oz0Sd

— Senator Ben Cardin (@SenatorCardin) March 26, 2024

Authorities said they were notified of the incident on Tuesday. The extent of the damage remains unclear but videos posted on social media showed a large vessel crashing into the bridge, causing it to collapse.

The Baltimore City Fire Department described the collapse as a mass-casualty incident and said workers were searching for seven people in the river.

"We received several 911 calls at around 1:30 a.m., that a vessel struck the Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the collapse." Kevin Cartwright, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department told Reuters. "This is currently a mass casualty incident and we are searching for seven people who are in the river."

Baltimore City mayor Brandon Harris is pissed. He acknowledged on X that the city and county leaders are going to do all they can to rebuild, find survivors and hold those responsible for this.

Ship tracking data from LSEG shows a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, at the location along the Key Bridge where the accident occurred. Reuters, citing LSEG data show, reported that the registered owner of the ship is Grace Ocean Pte Ltd. and is managed by Synergy Marine Group.

"All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge," the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) said on X early Tuesday. "Traffic is being detoured."

The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a 1.6-mile, 4-lane bridge that crosses over the Patapsco River, according to the MDTA. It opened in 1977.