Baltimore bridge collapse: Six people presumed dead after rescue efforts suspended

At least six people dropped into the Patapsco River after a bridge dramatically collapsed into the water in Baltimore are feared to be dead as rescue operations halt after 18 hours of the incident, Reuters reported,

Following the collapse, representatives from the US Coast Guard and Maryland State Police provided a somber assessment, citing a small probability of discovering the other six missing individuals amidst the frigid temperatures and the passage of time.

The Singapore-flagged container Dali struck one of the Frances Scott Key Bridge’s support pillars in the early hours of the morning.

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Two people were saved by rescuers; one of them was taken to the hospital. The rigorous search and rescue effort, however, had to be called off some eighteen hours after the incident.

As they were about to begin repairs, the work crew responsible for maintaining the bridge experienced the unplanned collapse of the bridge.

Authorities applauded the prompt actions taken to halt traffic following the vessel’s power deficiency, which prevented additional casualties.

These folks are heroes because they are able to prevent cars from crossing the bridge. At a press conference a few hours later, Maryland Governor Wes Moore stated, “They saved lives last night.”

According to Moore, the bridge complied with regulations and had no known structural problems.

Governor Moore stated that in order to allay concerns regarding the potential of a criminal act or structural problems, the bridge complies with safety regulations.

Finding the missing people and providing their families with the necessary support during the trying times following the terrible catastrophe are the primary objectives of the search expedition.