Baltimore: Key Bridge in Maryland collapses after massive ship collision

Baltimore’s Key Bridge has collapsed into the water after it was hit by a container ship, according to local media reports.

Multiple videos shared on social media showed a large cargo ship ramming into one of the bridge’s support pillars, causing it to come crashing down into the Patapsco River, along with a number of cars that were on the bridge at the time.

The 47-year-old bridge has now been closed to traffic, the Maryland Transportation Authority said on X in a statement, citing an “incident”.

“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” it said.

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