As news spread of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, people took to social media to share their thoughts for those involved.
‚We are Baltimore strong‘: Leaders, athletes react to Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
BALTIMORE — As news spread Tuesday morning of the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, people started sharing their thoughts and prayers for those involved on social media.
A container ship lost power and rammed into the bridge at about 1:35 a.m. ET, causing the span to buckle into the river below and plunging a construction crew and several vehicles into the dangerously cold waters.
Rescuers pulled out two people, but six others were missing. Five submerged vehicles have also been found in the water, Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told CNN.
By mid-morning the hashtag „Praying for Baltimore“ was trending on X, formerly known as Twitter.
President Joe Biden said he has directed his „Administration to ensure every federal resource is available to assist search and rescue efforts and response to this terrible incident.
