Six construction workers are presumed dead after a tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, while one worker miraculously survived. The workers, who were employed by Brawner Builders, fell into the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with the bridge in Baltimore’s port. The bodies of the presumed dead workers have not been recovered yet, leading rescue teams to believe that they may no longer be alive.
The search and rescue efforts were suspended on Tuesday evening after officials were unable to locate the missing workers. Two people were rescued from the water, but the others remain missing. The cargo ship, named Dali, crashed into the bridge due to a loss of power while the workers were on their meal break. The crew members on the ship were able to issue a mayday call warning officials about the imminent collision, allowing them to stop traffic on the bridge and prevent further casualties.
Engineers have determined that the bridge collapse was not due to any oversights in its construction, but rather the sheer force of the cargo ship. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland commended the actions of the Dali crew, stating that their quick thinking likely saved many lives. The impact of the cargo ship made
