Following the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore the Maryland governor Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency
(ANI/Big News Network) – Following the collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland’s Baltimore, Maryland governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Tuesday.
„We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone’s safety,“ the governor’s statement said.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship. The ship’s crew issued a „Mayday“ call before it collided with the bridge, Maryland Gov. Moore said.
Meanwhile, the US Coast Guard (USCG) is responding to the Francis Scott Key Bridge emergency after receiving a report that a container ship hit it at 1:27 a.m. ET „and it subsequently collapsed,“ according to public affairs officer, Kimberly Reaves of the Coast Guard’s 5th District.
Officer Reaves also said that there are reports of vehicles in the water and the Coast Guard has deployed „multiple“ response units for a search and rescue mission.
„Coast Guard units on scene include small boats from Station Annapolis and Station Curtis Bay and a helicopter from Air Station Atlantic City,“ the statement read.
Reaves said that multiple state and local agencies are assisting.
