Baltimore Bridge Collapse Live Updates: Six missing workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse

Baltimore bridge mishap: One of two pilots of 22-member Indian crew injured

One of the two pilots from the 22-member all-Indian crew of the Singapore-flagged vessel 'Dali,' which collided with a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, has sustained an injury. Read full story

Baltimore bridge collapse: Victims of Baltimore bridge collapse include those from Mexico, Guatemala

Among those reported missing following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in the US are Mexican nationals, CNN reported, citing Rafael Laveaga, Chief of the Consular Section of Mexico's Embassy in Washington.

Divers to search Baltimore Harbor for six presumed dead in bridge collapse

Search divers were expected to return near dawn on Wednesday to the waters surrounding the twisted ruins of a bridge knocked down in Baltimore Harbor by a faltering cargo ship, leaving six workers missing and presumed dead. The disaster also forced the indefinite closure of the Port of Baltimore, one of the busiest on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, and created a traffic quagmire for Baltimore and the surrounding region. (Reuters)

Indian Embassy in US gives condolences to victims of Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Baltimore ship passed two inspections in 2023: Singapore port authority

Baltimore bridge collapse: Joe Biden hails Indian crew for Mayday warning

The crew notified transportation officials that they had lost control of the ship, prompting the shutdown of the Baltimore bridge before the catastrophic impact, a move that "undoubtedly" resulted in the saving of many lives, according to US President Joe Biden. Read full story

Maryland Governor Wes Moore tweets on the collapse of Baltimore bridge

All six workers missing after Baltimore bridge collapse presumed dead, search suspended until Wednesday morning, reports AP

One person still hospitalised after Baltimore bridge collapse; 1 released (AP)

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Live: Six construction workers are presumed to be dead by their employer (AP)

According to Jeffrey Pritzker, the executive vice president of Brawner Builders, six workers from the company are believed to have perished in the incident, while one worker has been hospitalized. Pritzker mentioned that the crew was positioned at the center of the bridge when the collision occurred, leading to the collapse of the structure. Despite ongoing efforts, the bodies of the workers have not been located. Pritzker explained that due to the depth of the water and the elapsed time since the accident, it is presumed that the workers have lost their lives.

Officers were about to alert the construction crew when bridge collapsed

Radio traffic retrieved from Broadcastify.com archives reveals that officers were on the brink of alerting a construction crew when a major bridge in Baltimore collapsed. The collapse occurred after a container ship, having lost power, struck the bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority first responder radio communication included a dispatcher's call reporting the ship's steering failure and instructing officers to halt traffic. Officers swiftly halted traffic within two minutes. One officer, intending to inform the construction crew, was awaiting the arrival of a colleague before proceeding onto the bridge. However, moments later, another officer frantically reported the bridge's collapse. Among the six individuals still missing are members of the construction crew, who were engaged in repairing potholes on the bridge.

US president Biden says he will head to Baltimore soon

US president Joe Biden stated on Tuesday his intention to journey to Baltimore "as swiftly as possible." He also declared the federal government's commitment to covering the entire expense of reconstructing the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed earlier in the day following a container ship's power failure and collision with it. "We'll join forces to reconstruct that port," Biden remarked briefly from the White House before heading to North Carolina.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Live: US president Joe Biden on Baltimore bridge collapse

"Officials at the scene estimate eight people were unaccounted for. That number might change. Two have been rescued, one without injury and one in critical condition, and the search and rescue operation is continuing for all those remaining as we speak...Everything so far indicates that this was a terrible accident. At this time, we have no other indication, no other reason to believe there's any intentional act here...Our prayers are with everyone involved in this terrible accident and all the families, especially those waiting for the news of their loved ones right now. I know every minute in that circumstance feels like a lifetime. ...We're incredibly grateful for the brave rescuers who immediately rushed to the scene and to the people of Baltimore...We're going to stay with you as long as it takes...The search and rescue operation is our top priority. Ship traffic in the port of Baltimore has been suspended until further notice and we'll need to clear that channel before the ship traffic can resume...It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge...The people of Baltimore can count on us," says Biden

US president Biden addresses press conference on Baltimore bridge collapse.

No pollution from collision with Baltimore bridge pillar, Dali ship owner says

No pollution resulted from a collision involving the Singapore-flagged Dali container ship and one of the pillars of a bridge in Baltimore, the vessel's owner Grace Ocean Pte Ltd said on Tuesday. "All crew members, including the two pilots have been accounted for and there are no reports of any injuries. There has also been no pollution," the company said, adding that the exact cause of the incident was yet to be determined.

Ship's operator and owner have lawsuits in their past

Synergy Marine, which operated the ship that hit the bridge, and the ship’s owner, Grace Ocean Private Ltd, have been sued at least four times in US federal court on allegations of negligence and other claims tied to worker injuries on other ships owned and operated by the Singapore-based companies.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Live: Six people missing

Eight people were on the bridge at the time of the collision and six remain unaccounted for, the state's transportation secretary said hours after the collision, which closed one of the busiest ports in the United States.

Ship had power issue

The container ship that crashed into a major bridge over Baltimore harbor early Tuesday, causing the structure to collapse almost immediately, had suffered a loss of power, Maryland state Governor Wes Moore said.

Baltimore ship collision: Entire crew of Dali is Indian, says Synergy Marine Group

The entire 22-member crew of the cargo ship that struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing it to snap and plunge into the river below are Indians, the ship company said.

Baltimore Bridge Live: Ship lost propulsion

According to an unclassified US intelligence report cited by ABC News, the container ship "lost propulsion" as it was leaving port. The crew reportedly alerted Maryland officials about the loss of control, leading to the collision with the bridge. The impact resulted in the complete destruction of the bridge, with the vessel hitting the structure during the darkness of night.

'Atleast seven vehicled plunged into river'

Baltimore authorities said that at least seven vehicles plunged into the river, prompting immediate rescue efforts. Two survivors have been rescued, one in critical condition.

Governor declared state of emergency

Maryland governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency to swiftly mobilize federal resources for the crisis. The White House said that US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the ongoing search and rescue efforts.

Container ship struck Francis Scott key bridge

The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore collapsed when a container ship named the Dali crashed into it, causing multiple vehicles to fall into the river, In the early hours of Tuesday.