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7. CNN: The collapse a "developing mass casualty event."

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Tue Mar 26, 2024, 05:04 AM

Mar 26

Cartwright said it appeared there are “some cargo or retainers hanging from the bridge,” making conditions unsafe and unstable for emergency responders operating at the scene.

Rescuers searching for up to 20 people in the river, Baltimore City Fire Department tells CNN

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/baltimore-bridge-collapse-03-26-24-intl-hnk/index.html

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*NYT: Live Updates: Cargo Ship Hits Major Bridge in Baltimore, Triggering Collapse [View all] elleng Mar 26 OP

. ItsjustMe Mar 26 #1

Thank you. elleng Mar 26 #2

Looks like it turned towards the support that it hit muriel_volestrangler Mar 26 #9

Yikes. 1:27am Eastern time Coast Guard gets the call. calimary Mar 26 #3

The roads are part of loops/belts around Baltimore harbor, and as with most major metropolitan areas, elleng Mar 26 #4

Thanks for the details. calimary Mar 26 #5

Right! even tho dark, better than during rush hour. elleng Mar 26 #6

CNN: The collapse a "developing mass casualty event." Donkees Mar 26 #7

Right, but small crew numbers, and due to time of day, 1:30 a.m., elleng Mar 26 #8

Damn malaise Mar 26 #11

damn... markie Mar 26 #12

You don't see a billion dollar screw up every day. bluedigger Mar 26 #13

major impact on more than the Port of Baltimore, elleng Mar 26 #15

Holy smokes! SergeStorms Mar 26 #14

Kick dalton99a Mar 26 #16