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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: Disaster captured in harrowing photos

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Published March 26, 2024, 9:58 a.m. ET
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20 are missing after a container ship smashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. Harrowing photos capture the horrific accident.
Six are missing after a container ship smashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Harrowing photos capture the horrific accident.
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Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday
Parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge remain after a container ship collided with a support Tuesday.
AP
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Highway signs direct drivers to a detour for Francis Scott Key Bridge following the bridge's collapse
Highway signs direct drivers to a detour for Francis Scott Key Bridge following the bridge’s collapse.
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse rescue.
Rescuers are searching for six missing people after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
BCFD Engine 5, Truck 3, Medic 10
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A helicopter flies over the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
A helicopter flies over the scene of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
REUTERS
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A U.S. Coast Guard vessel secures the perimeter, after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel secures the perimeter, after the Dali cargo vessel crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Bridge collapsed
Several vehicles fell into the river below.
AP
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A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A view of the Dali cargo vessel which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
REUTERS
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a cargo ship ran into it in Baltimore.
14401955n) The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a cargo ship ran into it in Baltimore.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
The crash was caused due to a power failure on the cargo vessel.
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse.
Witnesses described the collapse as an “earthquake.”
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
An image of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
AP
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An onlooker uses binoculars to view the Dali cargo vessel, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge
An onlooker uses binoculars to view the Dali cargo vessel, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
REUTERS
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld speaks during a press conference.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld speaks during a press conference.
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The ship lost propulsion before the crash.
REUTERS
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
Ship sent ‘mayday’ message before crash.
REUTERS
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An injured sailor from Dali cargo vessel is loaded into an ambulance
An injured sailor from Dali cargo vessel is loaded into an ambulance.
REUTERS
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a cargo ship ran into it in Baltimore,
The Francis Scott Key Bridge rests partially collapsed after a cargo ship ran into it in Baltimore.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore (C) walks with staff and law enforcement along the shore of the Patapsco River after a cargo ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (C) walks with staff and law enforcement along the shore of the Patapsco River after a cargo ship ran into the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River
Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
An eery view of the bridge.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River
Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali
The steel frame of the Francis Scott Key Bridge sits on top of the container ship Dali.
AFP via Getty Images
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Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River
Rescue personnel gather on the shore of the Patapsco River.
JIM LO SCALZO/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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A traffic warning sign is displayed on Route 95 after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
A traffic warning sign is displayed on Route 95 after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Locals looking at the wreckage from Fort McHenry.
Locals looking at the wreckage from Fort McHenry.
Jasper Colt-USA TODAY
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An aerial view of the submerged parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
An aerial view of the submerged parts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Getty Images
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott react to the news of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Maryland during a press conference.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (left) comforting Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott after a news conference on the disaster.
SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
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A US Coast Guard boat heading towards the collapsed bridge.
A US Coast Guard boat heading towards the collapsed bridge.
Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Banner via AP
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The city of Baltimore seen behind the bridge collapse.
The city of Baltimore seen behind the bridge collapse.
REUTERS/Nathan Howard
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