Maryland's Key Bridge collapses after it was struck by a container ship

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Shocking footage. Maryland's Key Bridge collapses after it was struck by a container ship.

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— Rita Panahi (@RitaPanahi) March 26, 2024

SITUATION REPORT: BALTIMORE BRIDGE COLLAPSE

- At 1:28 a.m. ET, a large container ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

- Large parts of the bridge immediately collapsed, sending multiple vehicles into the water, including a group of construction workers.

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— BNO News (@BNONews) March 26, 2024

[Bump]

what in the ****

[Womble]

First of all, was the captain drunk? And was that bridge made from paper mache? Looks weak as piss.

[seamonster]

Originally Posted by Womble

First of all, was the captain drunk? And was that bridge made from paper mache? Looks weak as piss.

Container ships weigh twice as much as an aircraft carrier. A little trestle commuter bridge has no chance. And the captain of the vessel is supposed to have the harbor, harbor currents, and shipping lanes memorized. This shit boggles the mind.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by seamonster

Container ships weigh twice as much as an aircraft carrier. A little trestle commuter bridge has no chance. And the captain of the vessel is supposed to have the harbor, harbor currents, and shipping lanes memorized. This shit boggles the mind.

Yeah a head on collision. Didn't even try to go left or right to avoid the collision.

That bridge is the only way to bypass Baltimore if you are traveling north or south.

[mdchiefsfan]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Yeah a head on collision. Didn't even try to go left or right to avoid the collision.

That bridge is the only way to bypass Baltimore if you are traveling north or south.

Not entirely true. It is a loop. You can go West instead of East on the loop to bypass Baltimore, but it will heavily increase traffic on an already-strained, construction-laden I-95 with only half of a loop to bypass.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by mdchiefsfan

Not entirely true. It is a loop. You can go West instead of East on the loop to bypass Baltimore, but it will heavily increase traffic on an already-strained, construction-laden I-95 with only half of a loop to bypass.

You have 895 too

[siberian khatru]

Two survivors so far, one reportedly uninjured.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by siberian khatru

Two survivors so far, one reportedly uninjured.

There seemed to be a lot more cars on the highway just before it hit, Dont see a lot of cars headlights on the bridge as it gets hit.

If that happened in rush hour.... been hundreds go into that freezing water if they survive the fall.

[Coogs]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

There seemed to be a lot more cars on the highway just before it hit, Dont see a lot of cars headlights on the bridge as it gets hit.

If that happened in rush hour.... been hundreds go into that freezing water if they survive the fall.

That's how I saw it too. Bridge was pretty clear of semi's and passenger vehicles, if not completely clear.

There were several times when vehicles started on to the bridge, and I was thinking "oh shit, they are not going to make it"!

Hopefully the construction crew numbers were low.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

There seemed to be a lot more cars on the highway just before it hit, Dont see a lot of cars headlights on the bridge as it gets hit.

If that happened in rush hour.... been hundreds go into that freezing water if they survive the fall.

Live recreation of the Final Destination 5 bridge scene.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Womble

First of all, was the captain drunk? And was that bridge made from paper mache? Looks weak as piss.

Spans float on the supports.

[KC_Lee]

Originally Posted by Womble

First of all, was the captain drunk? And was that bridge made from paper mache? Looks weak as piss.

Here's a longer clip, looks like the ship losses power and regains it right before the impact.

Full 7 minute footage of the events leading up to the collision of Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge and following collapse in the Baltimore Harbor.

Youtube link in Reply pic.twitter.com/6luhawhZ4v

— C Schmitz (@chrisschmitz) March 26, 2024

[RedRaider56]

Originally Posted by KC_Lee

Here's a longer clip, looks like the ship losses power and regains it right before the impact.

Full 7 minute footage of the events leading up to the collision of Dali with the Francis Scott Key Bridge and following collapse in the Baltimore Harbor.

Youtube link in Reply pic.twitter.com/6luhawhZ4v

— C Schmitz (@chrisschmitz) March 26, 2024

If you watch some other clips, it looks like the ship lost power twice. After it regains power the 2nd time, you can see the captain or whomever has control of the ship, pouring the power on.

Crazy shit. If the fall doesn't kill the folks, falling into all sorts of twisted metal certainly will.

[WhawhaWhat]

Originally Posted by RedRaider56

If you watch some other clips, it looks like the ship lost power twice. After it regains power the 2nd time, you can see the captain or whomever has control of the ship, pouring the power on.

Crazy shit. If the fall doesn't kill the folks, falling into all sorts of twisted metal certainly will.

and 47 degree water.