Photos: Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Yahoo News Photo Staff
A view of the Dali cargo vessel, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse in Baltimore. (Julia Nikhinson/Reuters) (REUTERS)
For Baltimore residents, the scene is difficult to believe: The Key Bridge collapsed.
A large container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which spans 1.6 miles across Baltimore's harbor, early Tuesday morning.
The pillar couldn't stand up against the crash, sending that section of the bridge tumbling into the water. Cars could be seen crashing into the chilly waters below.
Eight workers fell into the water. Two were rescued, but six remain missing and are presumed dead. Authorities suspended the search mission Tuesday evening and planned to resume recovery efforts again Wednesday morning.
Meanwhile, the light of day brought the incident into vivid detail, as twisted steel rods from the bridge could be seen still wrapped around the container ship.
See photos of the destruction and rescue operation below.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (L) and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (C) react following a press conference at the scene. (Shawn Thew/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) (SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld spoke during a press conference following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. (Nathan Howard/Reuters) (REUTERS)
