Vital Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Being Struck by Ship

State of emergency is declared by governor of Maryland
Bridge is key road route and ships bound for Baltimore blocked

WATCH: A massive rescue operation is underway. Officials says cars and people fell into the water. Bloomberg’s Amy Morris reports.Source: Bloomberg

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By Bloomberg News

March 26, 2024 at 8:57 AM UTC

Updated on

March 26, 2024 at 11:53 AM UTC

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A major commuter bridge in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a container ship, causing vehicles to plunge into the water and halting shipping traffic at one of the most important ports on the US East Coast.