Following the collapse of a bridge in Maryland, Paul Wiedefeld, the state’s secretary of transportation, stated that six people are still missing. Eight persons were on the bridge at the time of the incident, according to Wiedefeld, two of them had already been rescued; one was sent to the hospital, and the other was unharmed. Searches for the other six are still ongoing.
According to officials, search operations are in progress using drones, infrared technology, and sonar to support rescue attempts. Thus far, submerged cars have been located. The chief of police in the city has said that there is no suspicion of terrorism, but the FBI branch of Baltimore is on the scene.
When a vessel struck one of the bridge’s pillars, video footage showed the bridge collapsing into the water. CNN’s analysis showed that before to the crash, the ship’s lights were flickering and deviating from their intended path. Governor Wes Moore stated that prior to the collision, the crew of the ship sent out a distress signal, allowing the authorities to stop traffic onto the bridge.
Maersk, a Danish shipping corporation, contracted the vessel in question to carry cargo for their customers. Maersk explained that the ship, DALI, is owned and operated by Synergy Group, a charter vessel operator, and that none of their employees were on board.
Officials are looking at other travel options because the bridge shutdown will affect about 35,000 commuters every day. Wiedefeld mentioned initiatives to reroute traffic toward Fort McHenry Tunnel and the harbor tunnel.
“Maryland Transportation Secretary Coordinates Alternative Transit for Bridge Users Amidst Collapse”
Paul Wiedefeld, the secretary of transportation for Maryland, discusses bridge user transportation options.
The estimated 35,000 people who utilize the bridge every day will have alternate transit options, according to proposals published by Maryland transit Secretary Paul Wiedefeld. In order to convey the magnitude of the traffic, Wiedefeld said, “To give you a sense of scale, roughly about 35,000 people use that facility in a day.” He added that twice as many people use the harbor tunnel, and even more people go through the Fort McHenry Tunnel.
Authorities will advise commuters to use the two tunnels in the event of a bridge collapse, and more staff will be sent out to handle any potential traffic jams and handle any problems that may occur along the tunnel routes.
“Maryland Governor: Key Bridge Collapse Deemed Accidental”
Governor of Maryland Wes Moore: Baltimore’s Major Bridge Collapse Seems to Have Been an Accident
Maryland Governor Wes Moore said at a press conference on Tuesday that the preliminary results of the inquiry into the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore point to an accident. “The initial analysis suggests that there was an accident. Governor Moore told reporters, “We haven’t seen any credible evidence of a terrorist attack.”
Governor Moore conveyed empathy and acknowledged the sorrow caused by the occurrence by stating, “Many of us are hurting right now.” He gave the public the reassurance that information is being rigorously gathered by authorities to comprehend the circumstances of the collapse.
“Maryland Transportation Secretary: Eight Individuals Present During Key Bridge Collapse”