Baltimore Bridge Collapses Video: A large boat collided with a portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse on Tuesday (Mar 26).

The collision sent multiple vehicles plunging into the water below.&nbsp;

According to media reports, the ship collided with the bridge at 1:30 a.m. local time.&nbsp;

Two people have been rescued from the water after a Baltimore bridge collapse. The city's fire chief says it remains a search-and-rescue effort&nbsp;

<h2>Baltimore Bridge Collapse&nbsp;Video</h2>

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Video footage of the incident is making rounds on social media platforms.

On X, the video shows the impact as the vessel crashed into the bridge, igniting a fire before sinking into the river.

No injuries have been reported till now. Rescuers are searching for multiple people in the water.

The Maryland Transportation Authority closed all lanes in both directions, diverting traffic away from the scene as rescue operations unfolded.

The Maryland Transportation Authority wrote on X, “All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured.”&nbsp;

Mayor Brandon M. Scott wrote on X, "I'm aware of and en route to the incident at the Key Bridge. I have been in contact with @BaltimoreFire Chief Wallace, @GovWesMoore @JohnnyOJr, and @AACoExec. Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway."

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. took to social media to reassure the public that emergency personnel were on-site.

"Rescue efforts are underway. Please pray for those impacted," he wrote on X.

<h2>Historical significance of&nbsp;Baltimore Francis Scott Key bridge</h2>

Named after Francis Scott Key, who penned "Star Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, the bridge is a historical landmark, which opened in 1977 and is the outermost crossing of the Baltimore harbor and a vital link of Interstate 695. 
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Baltimore Bridge Collapses Video: A large boat collided with a portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse on Tuesday (Mar 26). The collision sent multiple vehicles plunging into the water below.

Baltimore Bridge Collapses Video: A large boat collided with a portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing it to collapse on Tuesday (Mar 26). The collision sent multiple vehicles plunging into the water below. According to media reports, the ship collided with the bridge at 1:30 a.m. local time. Two people have been rescued from the water after a Baltimore bridge collapse. The city's fire chief says it remains a search-and-rescue effort Baltimore Bridge Collapse Video The Volunteer Firefighters from @jmvfc8, the Volunteer Swift Water Team and the @HarfordCoDES Special Operations Team are assisting the Unified Command at the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. pic.twitter.com/ipoTR2HljY — Harford Co., MD Fire & EMS (@HarforCoFireEMS) March 26, 2024 × Video footage of the incident is making rounds on social media platforms. On X, the video shows the impact as the vessel crashed into the bridge, igniting a fire before sinking into the river. No injuries have been reported till now. Rescuers are searching for multiple people in the water. The Maryland Transportation Authority closed all lanes in both directions, diverting traffic away from the scene as rescue operations unfolded. The Maryland Transportation Authority wrote on X, “All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured.” Mayor Brandon M. Scott wrote on X, "I'm aware of and en route to the incident at the Key Bridge. I have been in contact with @BaltimoreFire Chief Wallace, @GovWesMoore @JohnnyOJr, and @AACoExec. Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway." Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. took to social media to reassure the public that emergency personnel were on-site. "Rescue efforts are underway. Please pray for those impacted," he wrote on X. Historical significance of Baltimore Francis Scott Key bridge Named after Francis Scott Key, who penned "Star Spangled Banner," the national anthem of the United States, the bridge is a historical landmark, which opened in 1977 and is the outermost crossing of the Baltimore harbor and a vital link of Interstate 695.

Watch | Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge collapses after ship collision

Several people went&nbsp;missing after collision between two freight ships in North Sea near German island of Heligoland, said German authorities on Tuesday (Oct 24).

The collision between the two vessels, named Polesie and Verity, took place around 0300 GMT on Tuesday 12 nautical miles &nbsp;(22 kilometres) southwest of Heligoland, said German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME). The collision may have resulted in sinking of the Verity.

The central command said that one person was rescued from the water and has been receiving medical treatment. Several others are missing.

A rescue cruiser, police boats, a sensor aircraft along with a helicopter have been pressed into the rescue effort. The authorities said that the Polesie, carrying 22 passengers is still waterborne.

The Polesie was sailing to La Coruna (Spain) from Hambutg (Germany).

The Verity was going from Bremen (Germany) to Immingham (England). It was the smaller vessel between the two ships with a length of 91 metres (about 300 feet). The Polesie is 190 metres long.

According to the German news outlet The Bild, a total of six people are missing.

"The emergency services are doing everything they can to rescue the missing people," German Transport Minister Volker Wissing said in a statement.

"My thoughts are with the crew members, their relatives and the rescue teams who have been in action since early this morning."

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The German authorities have said that a P&amp;O cruise ship that was in the area, the IONA has also been roped in for rescue effort.

"On board the IONA, people can also receive medical care; there are doctors on board," they said.

Difficult weather conditions prevailed while the search was going on. The winds were of strength six on the Beaufort scale and waves reached as high as three metres.

This accident has taken place just weeks after a ship carrying hundreds of electric cars caught fire in the North Sea. The ship was off the coast of the Netherlands.

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Several people went missing after collision between two freight ships in North Sea near German island of Heligoland, said German authorities on Tuesday (Oct 24).

Several people went missing after collision between two freight ships in North Sea near German island of Heligoland, said German authorities on Tuesday (Oct 24). The collision between the two vessels, named Polesie and Verity, took place around 0300 GMT on Tuesday 12 nautical miles (22 kilometres) southwest of Heligoland, said German Central Command for Maritime Emergencies (CCME). The collision may have resulted in sinking of the Verity. The central command said that one person was rescued from the water and has been receiving medical treatment. Several others are missing. A rescue cruiser, police boats, a sensor aircraft along with a helicopter have been pressed into the rescue effort. The authorities said that the Polesie, carrying 22 passengers is still waterborne. The Polesie was sailing to La Coruna (Spain) from Hambutg (Germany). The Verity was going from Bremen (Germany) to Immingham (England). It was the smaller vessel between the two ships with a length of 91 metres (about 300 feet). The Polesie is 190 metres long. According to the German news outlet The Bild, a total of six people are missing. "The emergency services are doing everything they can to rescue the missing people," German Transport Minister Volker Wissing said in a statement. "My thoughts are with the crew members, their relatives and the rescue teams who have been in action since early this morning." Also Read | Germany: Scholz promises action after Molotovs hurled at synagogue The German authorities have said that a P&O cruise ship that was in the area, the IONA has also been roped in for rescue effort. "On board the IONA, people can also receive medical care; there are doctors on board," they said. Difficult weather conditions prevailed while the search was going on. The winds were of strength six on the Beaufort scale and waves reached as high as three metres. This accident has taken place just weeks after a ship carrying hundreds of electric cars caught fire in the North Sea. The ship was off the coast of the Netherlands. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Cargo ships collide in German North Sea, one sinks; several people missing

At least two people are missing after two cargo ships collided Monday in the Baltic Sea between the Danish island of Bornholm and the southern Swedish city of Ystad.

One ship was registered in Denmark, and the other was British.

Maritime authorities in Sweden report that a Danish-registered ship, the Karin Hoej, has capsized and is upside down. Two people were aboard, and they are still missing, according to the Danish Defense's Joint Operations Centre (JOC).

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The Scot Carrier, a British-registered ship, was functional and its crew was safe.

The Swedish Maritime Administration has confirmed that the early morning collision between two cargo ships south of Sweden has left two people missing.

"Shortly after half past 3 am (0230GMT), we received an alert through our sea and flight rescue central that two freight vessels have collided between Ystad and Bornholm," Carl-Johan Linde, head of press at the Swedish Maritime Administration, told AFP, adding that a rescue operation was underway to find two people that fell into the water.

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"I can confirm an accident has happened, but I do not know the circumstances," Soren Hoj, managing director of the shipping company Rederiet Hoj, which owns the Karin Hoej.

According to him, two people were onboard the vessel, which was heading from Sodertalje in Sweden to Nykobing Falster in southern Denmark.

"A major rescue operation is taking place," Hoj said.

Denmark is assisting Swedish authorities in the rescue operation. From Bornholm, a rescue boat has been dispatched, and a helicopter has been dispatched from Denmark.

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Civilian vessels were also helping with the search and rescue operations in the vicinity.

There was fog in the area around 3.30 am at the time of the accident, according to a spokesperson for the Danish Meteorological Institute.

The accident occurred in Swedish territorial waters, with the two ships sailing in the same direction when they came into contact, according to the Danish JOC.

Swedish news agency TT cited a Swedish coastguard spokesman as saying one of the vessels was 90 metres long and the other was 55 metres.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least two people are missing after two cargo ships collided Monday in the Baltic Sea between the Danish island of Bornholm and the southern Swedish city of Ystad.

At least two people are missing after two cargo ships collided Monday in the Baltic Sea between the Danish island of Bornholm and the southern Swedish city of Ystad. One ship was registered in Denmark, and the other was British. Maritime authorities in Sweden report that a Danish-registered ship, the Karin Hoej, has capsized and is upside down. Two people were aboard, and they are still missing, according to the Danish Defense's Joint Operations Centre (JOC). Also read | Watch: 39, 910-tonne ship splits in two and spills oil off Japan's coast The Scot Carrier, a British-registered ship, was functional and its crew was safe. The Swedish Maritime Administration has confirmed that the early morning collision between two cargo ships south of Sweden has left two people missing. "Shortly after half past 3 am (0230GMT), we received an alert through our sea and flight rescue central that two freight vessels have collided between Ystad and Bornholm," Carl-Johan Linde, head of press at the Swedish Maritime Administration, told AFP, adding that a rescue operation was underway to find two people that fell into the water. Also read | Tanker collision spilt 400 tonnes of oil off China coast: Authorities "I can confirm an accident has happened, but I do not know the circumstances," Soren Hoj, managing director of the shipping company Rederiet Hoj, which owns the Karin Hoej. According to him, two people were onboard the vessel, which was heading from Sodertalje in Sweden to Nykobing Falster in southern Denmark. "A major rescue operation is taking place," Hoj said. Denmark is assisting Swedish authorities in the rescue operation. From Bornholm, a rescue boat has been dispatched, and a helicopter has been dispatched from Denmark. Also read | Oil spills off China's Qingdao port after ship collision Civilian vessels were also helping with the search and rescue operations in the vicinity. There was fog in the area around 3.30 am at the time of the accident, according to a spokesperson for the Danish Meteorological Institute. The accident occurred in Swedish territorial waters, with the two ships sailing in the same direction when they came into contact, according to the Danish JOC. Swedish news agency TT cited a Swedish coastguard spokesman as saying one of the vessels was 90 metres long and the other was 55 metres. (With inputs from agencies)

Two cargo ships collide in Baltic sea, rescue crews search for two missing people

Authorities in Pakistan&#39;s southern port of Karachi have launched an effort to retrieve 21 containers knocked overboard after a ship moving into its berth brushed against a stationary vessel, officials said on Tuesday (March 20).

No one was injured in Monday&#39;s&nbsp;incident at South Asia Pakistan Terminals (SAPT), a subsidiary of Hutchison Port Holdings of Hong Kong commissioned last year, and port operations were not suspended, the terminal operator said.

The container vessel Tolten scraped against the stationary Hamburg Bay as it was berthing, dislodging the containers stowed on its left side and sending them into the water.

A survey of damage to the Tolten is expected to be completed by Wednesay, SAPT added, and the Hamburg Bay is expected to set sail soon.

A survey of damage to the Tolten is expected to be completed by Wednesday

Authorities in Pakistan's southern port of Karachi have launched an effort to retrieve 21 containers knocked overboard after a ship moving into its berth brushed against a stationary vessel, officials said on Tuesday (March 20). No one was injured in Monday's incident at South Asia Pakistan Terminals (SAPT), a subsidiary of Hutchison Port Holdings of Hong Kong commissioned last year, and port operations were not suspended, the terminal operator said. The container vessel Tolten scraped against the stationary Hamburg Bay as it was berthing, dislodging the containers stowed on its left side and sending them into the water. A survey of damage to the Tolten is expected to be completed by Wednesay, SAPT added, and the Hamburg Bay is expected to set sail soon.

Watch: 2 container ships collide at Karachi port, no casualties

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