AP, Roland L Butler Jr, superintendent for Maryland State Police, said in the evening that the search and rescue mission was transitioning to one of search and recovery. He said, “Divers would return to the site at 6 am the following day when challenging overnight conditions are expected to improve." Also Read: 22 Indians on board ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse 2. Early Tuesday, a cargo ship experienced a power failure and collided with a significant bridge in Baltimore, resulting in the rapid destruction of the structure and its collapse into the river.
Six individuals were reported missing and presumed deceased, stirring the suspension of search efforts until the following day. 3. AP further reported that moments before the collision that led to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the ship's crew sent out a distress signal, allowing authorities to restrict vehicle traffic on the bridge, as stated by Maryland's governor.
4. The vessel struck one of the bridge supports, resulting in the structure collapsing as if it were a toy. A portion of the bridge came to rest on the ship's bow, which afterwards caught fire.
Also Read: Baltimore bridge collapse: Francis Scott Key Bridge falls after ship collision; mass casualties feared | Watch 5. The incident occurred during the late hours of the night, well before the bridge experienced its usual bustling morning traffic. Spanning 2.6 kilometres and serving approximately 12 million vehicles last year, the bridge was significantly impacted.
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