Baltimore Bridge Collapses Caused By Cargo Ship

Posted On: 2024-05-02
Posted By: SAR News

Baltimore Bridge Collapses Caused By Cargo Ship

This morning, SAR teams launched a major search for anyone on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD after a cargo ship was trying to get under the bridge, but unfortunately, it caused the bridge to collapse.

The fire chief reported that rescue divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors. Air assets are also being utilized to search the area. Read more here

Seeing a clip of the bridge collapsing on social media was truly heartbreaking, especially if people were driving on the bridge either going to work or getting off from work and going straight home. We send our prayers to the families, hoping their loved ones are found and we wish the SAR teams a safe, dedicated search, hoping to find any missing survivors. Stay tuned for updates!

UPDATE- Two people were rescued where one was taken to a trauma center in serious condition and the other person was not injured. It also has been reported that six people are still missing. We will give everyone a second update if new details are available. Read more here

2ND UPDATE- SAR teams recovered the bodies of two construction workers in Patapsco River on Wednesday. Four more people are still missing. We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the two construction workers, Stay tuned for more updates! Read more here

3RD UPDATE- A fifth body has been recovered. We send our condolences to the family and friends of Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez. Read more here