A large container-laden ship collided with the 'Francis Scott Key Bridge' in Baltimore, USA early on Tuesday. After the collision, the bridge completely broke and sank into the water. Local media reports said that many vehicles and people were present on the bridge at the time of the accident. Many cars and people were seen in the water. News agency Reuters reported that the Baltimore Fire Department has expressed fear of massive loss of life and property due to the collapse of the bridge. Rescue operation is being conducted in the river.
Ship collides with a bridge, and the whole bridge collapses totally in Baltimore, USA. Mass casualty as many cars and people in water. Hope most of them are rescued. Terrible infrastructure.pic.twitter.com/yT0vu5tJMv
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The video of the accident is viral on social media, in which the ship can be seen hitting the bridge. After the collision, the ship catches fire and the 'Francis Scott's Bridge' sinks into the river. The length of this bridge is said to be 3 km (1.6 miles). The flag of Singapore was hoisted on this ship named Dali. The ship is said to be owned by Grace Ocean Private Limited Company, whose management was with a company named Synergy Marine Group.