mar 26, 2024 - Baltimore Bridge Collapses

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A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore has collapsed into the Patapsco River after a container ship crashed into it.

The US Coast Guard said six people who were on the bridge are presumed dead and search and rescue efforts have been called off.

The bridge snapped and plunged into the water at about 01:30 ET (05:30 GMT) along with vehicles and people.

The ship is now wedged into debris from the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is 3km (1.6 miles) long and part of a major highway.

It suffered a "power issue" and issued a distress call moments before the crash, officials say, but was travelling too quickly to change course.

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