{"id":2206257,"date":"2024-03-26T07:31:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T11:31:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/baltimore-bridge-collapse-mass-casualty-event-after-ship-crashes-into-key-bridge\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T08:05:56","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T12:05:56","slug":"baltimore-bridge-collapse-mass-casualty-event-after-ship-crashes-into-key-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/baltimore-bridge-collapse-mass-casualty-event-after-ship-crashes-into-key-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses following a ship collision, resulting in mass casualties"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbaltimore-bridge-collapse-mass-casualty-event-after-ship-crashes-into-key-bridge%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2206257&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The \u2063Francis Scott Key Bridge in\u200d Baltimore, Maryland,\u2062 collapsed \u200dafter a cargo ship collided with one of its\u2062 supports. \u200dTwo individuals were rescued from the water,\u200b with one in \u2063serious condition. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace mentioned the ongoing rescue\u200c operation involving \u200ca potential \u2062search for up to seven individuals. Your \u200csummary effectively \u200bcaptures the\u200b <a title=\"Harris criticizes conservatives for undermining 'diversity and inclusion'.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/harris-lashes-out-at-conservatives-for-attacking-importance-of-diversity-and-inclusion\/\">key \u2063points<\/a> regarding the bridge collapse \u200dincident in Baltimore, Maryland. It highlights the cause of the \u200bcollapse, the number \u200bof individuals rescued, and\u2062 the continued <a title=\"At least eight climbers killed in Iran, more missing after heavy snowfall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-eight-climbers-killed-in-iran-more-missing-after-heavy-snowfall\/\">rescue efforts<\/a> \u200cled by Baltimore\u200d Fire \u200dChief James Wallace. This concise account provides a <a title=\"As deadline looms, some Swedish Match investors oppose Philip Morris deal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-deadline-looms-some-swedish-match-investors-oppose-philip-morris-deal\/\">clear overview<\/a> of the tragic event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p>The Francis Scott Key Bridge in <a title=\"Baltimore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/baltimore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baltimore<\/a>, <a title=\"Baltimore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/maryland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland<\/a>, collapsed early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship rammed into one of the supports for the structure.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said Tuesday morning that two people had been rescued from the water, with one person in serious condition. Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace told reporters that while it is uncertain how many people they are searching for as part of the rescue efforts, that it may be \u201cupwards of seven people.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">BREAKING: Ship collides with Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OcOrSjOCRn\">pic.twitter.com\/OcOrSjOCRn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 BNO News (@BNONews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BNONews\/status\/1772515766929097088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 26, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) said early on Tuesday that he has been in communication with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as <a title=\"Firefighter killed, 5 injured after building collapses in Philly\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/firefighter-killed-5-injured-after-building-collapses-in-philly\/\">emergency personnel respond<\/a> to the incident.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have declared a State of Emergency here in Maryland and we are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration,\u201d Moore said in a post on X.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone\u2019s safety,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<figure><figcaption>Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Baltimore. The <a title=\"Biden Unveils Massive Infrastructure Plan, Calls It \u2018Once-In-A-Generation Investment\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-unveils-massive-infrastructure-plan-calls-it-once-in-a-generation-investment\/\">major bridge<\/a> in Baltimore snapped and collapsed after a container ship rammed into it early Tuesday, and several vehicles fell into the river below. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water. (AP Photo\/Steve Ruark)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Buttigieg also said that he has offered Moore and Scott the department\u2019s support and advised that those in the area should heed \u201clocal responder guidance on detours and response.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The FBI also said it has officials on the scene assisting in the response.<\/p>\n<p>The 1.6 mile bridge opened in March 1977 and was part of Interstate 695. The Maryland Department of Transportation is advising drivers use Interstate 95 or Interstate 895.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Early Tuesday, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed due to a cargo ship hitting one of its supports. Officials reported two people rescued from the water, one in serious condition. 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