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Collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland
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- A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed at around 1:30 AM on the 26th.
- The accident occurred when a large ship collided with the bridge, causing dozens of vehicles on the bridge to fall into the water. No casualties have been confirmed yet.
- Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and significant traffic congestion is expected in the Baltimore area. Drivers have been advised to use alternative routes.
BBC Capture
A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed around 1:30 am on the 26th.
The accident occurred when a large ship collided with the bridge. A fire broke out on the ship after the collision, and it subsequently sank. Dozens of vehicles on the bridge fell into the water as a result of the accident, but there have been no reports of casualties so far.
Maryland's transportation authorities immediately closed lanes and launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge is a 2.6-kilometer bridge that crosses Baltimore Harbor, a crucial transportation route. The bridge was completed in 1977 and is known to have an average daily traffic volume of 120,000 vehicles.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge was built as a combination of a suspension bridge and a truss bridge. A suspension bridge is a bridge where the cables supporting the bridge deck are connected to the main tower, and a truss bridge is a type of bridge where triangular structures are connected to distribute the load.
The bridge is named after Francis Scott Key, the author of the US national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." Francis Scott Key was inspired by the American flag proudly waving despite being fired upon by British ships during the Battle of Baltimore in 1814 and wrote "The Star-Spangled Banner."
Significant traffic congestion is expected in the Baltimore area due to this accident. Authorities have urged drivers to use
detours.
