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Cargo ship collides with bridge in Baltimore, all 22 Indian crew members safe; Here's what we know about the incident

By Economic Times - 8 months ago
A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant portion of the bridge to collapse into the river. All 22 crew members, including the two pilots, are Indians and have been reported safe. The incident prompted Maryland governor Wes Moore to declare a state of emergency, with President Joe Biden briefed on the situation. Immediate rescue efforts are underway, and the ship's movement and response are being investigated. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital transportation route, carries 11.3 million vehicles annually.

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