How did the Francis Scott Key bridge boat collapse in Baltimore ? | Historical significance, accident, News causes of accident ?



How did the Francis Scott Key bridge boat collapse in Baltimore ? | Historical significance, bridge type, Baltimore, which country Ship accident accident, News causes of accident ?  


Francis Scott Key bridge boat collapse in Baltimore
Francis Scott Key bridge boat collapse in Baltimore, image credit : Google 


The popular bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, was turned pink by rain after it was hit by a Singaporean container ship at 1.35am on March 26, 2024, and several people on board jumped into the water. According to the tragic eruption released by the Baltimor City Fire Department, at least 7 people jumped into the river. The Baltimore City Fire Department dispatched a rescue team to rescue the injured. At present the situation there is very dire. 


Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland, bridge place, image credit : Google


• Why is the Francis Scott Key bridge colsed today ? 


=> 26 March 2024 in a 30 minute container ship with the flag of Singapore. While passing under the famous Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, a large part of the bridge collapsed and fell into the water due to a sudden collision with the top of the container. As a result, several workers (approximately seven) on board the container ship jumped into the water. As soon as the incident was reported, the local administration and the mayor of the city rushed to the rescue team of Baltimore to rescue the workers. The incident at Balti Mor is very sad where the rescue workers are continuously trying to rescue the workers.


Baltimore bridge collapse image
Baltimore bridge collapse image, image credit : - Google


Baltimore bridge historical background and details : - 


=> Baltimore, Maryland's popular bridge over the Patapoxo River, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, opened in March 1977. The bridge is named the Francis Scott Key Bridge after Francis Scott Key, the author of America's national anthem. The present age of this bridge is about 47 years.



The length of this bridge is 2644 feet and its width extends to twelve hundred feet, about 31 thousand 500 vehicles pass over this bridge every day and 11.5 million vehicles pass over this bridge annually.







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