Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore, MD (March 26, 2024) — Webcam Footage from the Port
9,449Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse after being struck by a large container ship.
Location: the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD. The bridge is part of Interstate 695 and crosses the Patapsco River.
Date of Incident: March 26, 2024
Approximate Time of Incident: 1:30 am EDT
Info: Webcam Footage from the Port of Baltimore, livestream of incident and current situation available on the Port’s YouTube channel. Uploading captured footage.
Developing story, casualties unknown at this time and cause of the ship contacting the bridge is unknown at this time.
Edit 7:53 am EDT: 2 people have been rescued from the water. At least 7 missing.
Edit 10:55 am EDT: 6 people remain unaccounted for. 8 people total were on the bridge when the incident occurred. The ship sent out a mayday call before colliding with the bridge, according to Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
Edit 11:34 pm EDT: As of 7:59 pm EDT, all 6 missing persons that were working on the bridge are presumed dead. Search will continue Wednesday (3/27/2024). The two rescued are well enough to be out of the hospital.
Edit 8:34 pm EDT March 27, 2024: Bodies of 2 of the workers on the bridge have been recovered. 4 people remain missing, presumed dead at this time.
Thoughts and prayers to all.