Topline
Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early on Tuesday after it was struck by a large vessel, reportedly causing several vehicles and people to fall into the Patapsco River.
Key Facts
Citing the city’s fire department, the Baltimore Sun reported that a major rescue operation was being mounted at the site of the accident as several cars and a tractor-trailer fell into the river.
A video of the accident published by CNN shows the bridge collapsing after a ship ran into one of its support columns.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott said on X he was “aware of and en route to the incident at the Key Bridge”