The Francis Scott Key Bridge, one of the tallest bridges in the world at a height of 9,000 feet (2.7 kilometers), collapsed in Maryland, USA, after a container ship struck the bridge, resulting in a dramatic scene as the massive structure bent and fell into the Patapsco River. The stunning video captured the moment the ship collided with the bridge in Baltimore, with the massive steel structure shattering due to the immense force of the impact, just before 1:30 AM Eastern Time.
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the incident, although it was known that traffic was active on the bridge at the time of the collision. The video footage also showed an explosion on board the container ship due to the impact; however, it was unclear if there were any injuries among its crew, according to the Daily Mail.
The U.S. Coast Guard and the Maryland Transportation Authority confirmed the incident, but no further details regarding the accident have been provided yet. The footage of the incident reveals the moment the container ship struck one of the pillars of the bridge's middle section, leading to its collapse into the river. Authorities have launched an investigation into the causes and circumstances of this catastrophic incident, which left many witnesses in shock and disbelief.
