Video shows the crash of a boat and the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore – Publimetro México

The city of Baltimore is experiencing a serious emergency following A cargo ship crashes into the footings of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. and will generate its complete collapsewith several cars on the structure.

The accident occurred at 1.30 am.

So far, two people have been rescued and it is estimated that there are seven in the water. Sonar images show several vehicles at the bottom of the river.

There is no information regarding what caused the accident. but it is estimated that the boat lost control and crashed into one of the bridge bases.

The video shows the impact and how Two sections of the bridge immediately collapse and seconds later a third falls.

Two pilots were in charge of boat that crashed into the bridge

The ship, which It is more than 300 meters long, He came from the port of Norfolk and was previously in New York. On Saturday, March 23, she had arrived in Baltimore, according to information from VesselFinder. After setting sail, the ship headed to Colombo, Sri Lanka.

According to a statement from the ship’s owners, Grace Ocean Investment, There were two pilots on board and the crew is fine.

In a statement from the White House, They ruled out a criminal act.