Baltimore, Maryland (MPN) – There are Reports that the Francis Scott Key Bridge has collapsed, The Incident occurred around 1:30 AM local time when a cargo ship collided with the bridge. Reports are also emerging that the U.S. Coast Guard, along with the Baltimore Police and Fire Departments, have initiated a rescue attempt to locate any survivors that were on the bridge at the time.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge was planned to serve as a second crossing began construction in 1972, and opened to traffic on March 23, 1977. The Bridge itself carries approximately 31,000 vehicles per day.
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