There are grave fears for at least seven people after a bridge collapsed when it was struck by a large ship. Footage captured the moment the ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore about 1.30am Tuesday, local time.
Mayor Brandon M Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr said emergency personnel are responding and rescue efforts are underway. According to the Associated Press, at least seven people are in need of assistance. Emergency responders are searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, director of communications for the Baltimore Fire Department Kevin Cartwright told the Associated Press about 3am local time.
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