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Breaking: Baltimore - Container ship causes bridge collapse
Posted on 3/26/24 at 2:05 am
Posted on 3/26/24 at 2:05 am
https://twitter.com/sentdefender/status/1772514015790477667
Video at link
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https://twitter.com/Motabhai012/status/1772515384375042497
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https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/30327
Video at link
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland which crosses the Patapsco River has reportedly Collapsed within the last few minutes after being Struck by a Large Container Ship; a Mass Casualty Incident has been Declared with over a Dozen Cars and many Individuals said to be in the Water.
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https://twitter.com/Motabhai012/status/1772515384375042497
Baltimore City Fire Radio via Broadcastify
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Posted on 3/26/24 at 2:15 am to Chromdome35
Posted on 3/26/24 at 2:17 am to ItNeverRains
Posted on 3/26/24 at 2:34 am to Chromdome35
Election years are wild.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 3:16 am to Chromdome35
That’s a textbook example of one of my biggest fears as I cross the I-10 bridge over the Mississippi River.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 3:21 am to Chromdome35
How does a freaking Container ship take out a bridge? Was this like a cruise ship whose deck was stacked 300 feet high with containers? Like, huh? Didn't think that was a possibility even. You'd think if it was going to hit the bridge the captain of the ship might have noticed at first...
Regardless I pray for those poor souls that were at the wrong place and time tonight. Hopefully some people involved made it....Talk about a legit worst nightmare.
Regardless I pray for those poor souls that were at the wrong place and time tonight. Hopefully some people involved made it....Talk about a legit worst nightmare.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 3:23 am to wallowinit
It's literally a scene from final destination irl. Being in a car on a collapsing bridge over water is about as scary of a scenario one could imagine.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 3:33 am to Chromdome35
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge
Well he was a racist. Deserves him right.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 3:58 am to ksayetiger
Baltimore to Washington traffic maybe a little backed up tomorrow so if you have to travel you may want to give yourself a 4 hours head start.
Apparently the Dali was moving at 7.9 knots after departing the Port of Baltimore when the ship struck the Key Bridge. There is belief the Cargo ship was on fire prior to it hitting the bridge.
Over 20 construction people who were working on the bridge are currently missing right now according to CBS News. No idea on the number of vehicles that went into the water.
11.5 million vehicles use the bridge every day. The Port of Baltimore is now shut down for the foreseable future.
Apparently the Dali was moving at 7.9 knots after departing the Port of Baltimore when the ship struck the Key Bridge. There is belief the Cargo ship was on fire prior to it hitting the bridge.
Over 20 construction people who were working on the bridge are currently missing right now according to CBS News. No idea on the number of vehicles that went into the water.
11.5 million vehicles use the bridge every day. The Port of Baltimore is now shut down for the foreseable future.
This post was edited on 3/26/24 at 4:10 am
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:10 am to MrLSU
Reports that there were around 20 construction workers on the bridge at the time it collapsed. Awful way to go.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:10 am to MrLSU
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There is belief the Cargo ship was on fire prior to it hitting the bridge
I’m seeing a video that shows lights on the ship flickering prior to hitting the bridge which I’m sure would support this. For some reason the platform with the video won’t link here. I’m sure it’ll be on Twitter soon.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:15 am to Bernie Bierman
The Port of Baltimore is the largest roll-on, roll-off port in the United States. This will create a bit of chaos for car imports/exports.
This post was edited on 3/26/24 at 4:17 am
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:18 am to Chromdome35
I wonder if the captain of that ship was a diversity hire
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:22 am to Chromdome35
Damn. On top of the immediate loss of life, this is a MASSIVE economic event for the local area and its effects will be felt throughout the eastern US.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:24 am to MrLSU
That’s absolutely terrible.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:26 am to sonuvapitcher
Posted on 3/26/24 at 4:34 am to Chromdome35
That scene sums up Baltimore pretty well.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 5:05 am to Chromdome35
Yet another transportation calamity.
But rest assured, mayor Pete is on the job!
As soon as he gets back from Spring Break.
11.5 million vehicles use the bridge every day
An absurd number, but that is now reduced to 0 for the foreseeable future.
But rest assured, mayor Pete is on the job!
As soon as he gets back from Spring Break.
11.5 million vehicles use the bridge every day
An absurd number, but that is now reduced to 0 for the foreseeable future.
This post was edited on 3/26/24 at 5:09 am
Posted on 3/26/24 at 5:09 am to Chromdome35
Another piece of our infrastructure crumbles like a house of cards while our leaders send more money to Ukraine. I don’t think a ship would make a structurally sound bridge crumble down in it’s entirety.
Posted on 3/26/24 at 5:15 am to Chromdome35
Well, looks like 3yrs of infrastructure money didn't really do anything.
cbsnews
'We've Got To Keep Up': President Biden Touts Infrastructure Bill During Visit To Port Of Baltimore
November 10, 2021
Biden is expected to sign that infrastructure bill soon and said the ports like the one here in Baltimore will see significant improvements and bring jobs.
"By investing in our roads, our bridges, our ports, and so much else, this bill's going to make it easier for companies to get good to markets more quickly," he said.
The trillion-dollar bill will dedicate $17 billion to the nation's ports, modernizing the Port of Baltimore and others.
cbsnews
'We've Got To Keep Up': President Biden Touts Infrastructure Bill During Visit To Port Of Baltimore
November 10, 2021
Biden is expected to sign that infrastructure bill soon and said the ports like the one here in Baltimore will see significant improvements and bring jobs.
"By investing in our roads, our bridges, our ports, and so much else, this bill's going to make it easier for companies to get good to markets more quickly," he said.
The trillion-dollar bill will dedicate $17 billion to the nation's ports, modernizing the Port of Baltimore and others.
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