Biden: search and rescue is ‘top priority’
Biden emphasized that search and rescue efforts remain a “top priority”, as six people are still unaccounted for.
Biden said that he was thinking of those who are waiting to hear about their loved ones.
“We’re with you. We’re going to stay with you as long as it takes. You’re Maryland tough, you’re Baltimore strong,” Biden said.
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Biden confirmed that Buttigieg is traveling to the site today during his remarks.
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Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, said early Tuesday that his office was communicating with Buttigieg amid the accident.
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My office is in close communication with U.S. Transportation @SecretaryPete Buttigieg, Baltimore @MayorBMScott, @BaltCoExec, and @BaltimoreFire as emergency personnel are on the scene following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) March 26, 2024
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Biden emphasized that search and rescue efforts remain a “top priority”, as six people are still unaccounted for.
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Biden said that he was thinking of those who are waiting to hear about their loved ones.
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“We’re with you. We’re going to stay with you as long as it takes. You’re Maryland tough, you’re Baltimore strong,” Biden said.
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Biden said that the Key Bridge collapse was a “terrible accident”, emphasizing reports from other agencies that the incident was not intentional.
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Biden said: “Everything so far indicates that this was a terrible accident. At this time, we have no other indication. No other reason to believe there’s any intentional act here,” Biden said.
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“We’re going to rebuild that port together,” Biden added.
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Joe Biden is expected to give remarks on the Key Bridge collapse later today, NBC News reported.
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Biden was briefed on the collapse early Tuesday, according to a statement from the White House.
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“The president has been briefed on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and the ongoing search and rescue efforts. He will continue to receive updates from his team throughout the day,” the statement read.
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Maryland governor Wes Moore added that the ship had lost power around the time when the cargo ship hit the Key Bridge.
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The ship’s crew issued a “mayday” request. Moore said that officials were able to slow the flow of traffic, preventing more vehicles from falling into the water.
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“These people are heroes. They saved lives last night,” Moore said.
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Six people are still unaccounted for following the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.
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Eight people reportedly fell into the water, officials say. All eight were construction workers who were assisting with a project. One person was taken to an area hospital.
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Alejandro Mayorkas, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, said the Key Bridge collision does not appear to be an intentional act, in a social media post.
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In an update to X, Mayorkas said: “There are no indications this was an intentional act and we are assessing the impacts to the Port of Baltimore.”
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Mayorkas added that the US Coast Guard and other agencies are in Baltimore assisting with search and rescue efforts.
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We are closely monitoring the tragic situation unfolding as a result of a containership colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Our thoughts are with the families of the missing and injured. (1/2)
— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@SecMayorkas) March 26, 2024
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The @USCG was on the scene along with our state and local partners and is actively involved in search and rescue operations this morning. There are no indications this was an intentional act and we are assessing the impacts to the Port of Baltimore. (2/2)
— Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas (@SecMayorkas) March 26, 2024
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Good morning. It is 8.27am in Baltimore, Maryland, where a portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a container ship early on Tuesday morning.
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Here’s the latest so far:
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At least seven people were in need of rescue in the Patapsco River, a reporter on the scene said, citing the Baltimore fire department. Two people have been rescued so far as first responders work on searching for others who may have fallen into the river.
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The vessel which collided with the bridge was chartered by Maersk, the company said. Maersk said that the vessel was operated by Synergy Group and was carrying Maersk customers’ cargo, Reuters reported.
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Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, said in a statement that he has declared a state of emergency. “We are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden administration,” he said.
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Multiple vehicles fell into the water due to the bridge collapse, according to video. The Maryland transportation authority has closed all lanes in both directions of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge.
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Stay tuned for further updates.
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Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Baltimore, officials said in an update. Two people have been rescued, with one of them “severely” injured.
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In a press conference, James Wallace, chief of Baltimore’s fire department, said “at least seven” vehicles fell into the water.
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The tide is adding a challenge for rescue efforts, he said, noting that rescuers are battling darkness and it’s possible some people have yet to be seen.
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Different agencies are present on the ground to bring equipment to cover a large search area, he noted.
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Maersk has said that the vessel operated by Synergy Group which crashed into the bridge in Baltimore was chartered by Maersk and and carrying Maersk customers’ cargo, Reuters reported.
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The company added that it is closely following investigations by the authorities and Synergy.
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Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, said in a statement that he has declared a state of emergency
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“We are working with an interagency team to quickly deploy federal resources from the Biden Administration,” he said, adding:
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We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone’s safety. We will remain in close contact with federal, state, and local entities that are carrying out rescue efforts as we continue to assess and respond to this tragedy.
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Statement from @GovWesMoore on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge:
My office is in close communication with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, and the Baltimore Fire Department as…
— Carter Elliott, IV (@CarterElliottIV) March 26, 2024
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A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a cargo ship collided with it early on Tuesday, sending multiple vehicles into the water.
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At about 1.30am, a vessel crashed into the bridge. A video posted on X appeared to show much of the 2.6km bridge giving way, as a number of vehicles fell into the water below.
“All lanes closed both directions for incident on I-695 Key Bridge. Traffic is being detoured,” the Maryland Transportation Authority posted on X.
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Emergency responders were searching for at least seven people believed to be in the water, said Kevin Cartwright, the director of communications for the Baltimore fire department.
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He said agencies had received 911 calls about 1.30am, reporting a vessel travelling outbound from Baltimore that had struck a column on the bridge, causing it to collapse. Several vehicles were on the bridge at the time, including one the size of a tractor-trailer.
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“Our focus right now is trying to rescue and recover these people,” Cartwright said. He said it was too early to know how many people were affected but described the collapse as a “developing mass casualty event”.
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A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has collapsed after a large boat collided with it early this morning, sending multiple vehicles into the water. Watch the footage here:
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At least seven people are in need of rescue in the Patapsco River, a reporter on the scene, said citing the Baltimore fire department.
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This is as close as we media can get to what is left of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
The span is said to be completely gone after a large container ship hit the span
Baltimore City Fire says at least 7 people are in need of rescue in the Patapsco River @wbalradio pic.twitter.com/W4D9S8vVEv
— Ken Duffy (@kenduffywbal) March 26, 2024
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Brandon Scott, the mayor of Baltimore, said emergency personnel are on the scene at the Key Bridge.
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I'm aware of and en route to the incident at the Key Bridge. I have been in contact with @BaltimoreFire Chief Wallace, @GovWesMoore @JohnnyOJr, and @AACoExec. Emergency personnel are on scene, and efforts are underway.
— Brandon M. Scott (@MayorBMScott) March 26, 2024
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A part of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland has collapsed after a vessel crashed into the bridge, causing vehicles to fall into the river below.
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The coastguard in Baltimore said the vessel that hit the bridge was a container ship flying under a Singapore flag, WTOP reported.
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Key events
Joanna Walters
The White House press secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, is speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One now, on the way to Raleigh, North Carolina.
Joe Biden and the vice-president, Kamala Harris, are holding a joint event there to talk about healthcare.
Reporters are firing off their questions now. Jean-Pierre is confirming the US president’s position is he will “move heaven and earth” to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge.
She’s being asked about the state of US infrastructure but emphasizes that although the government pledges to work with Congress for funding to rebuild the bridge, the search and rescue effort that’s still under way in Baltimore is the main focus.
The person who was hospitalized following the Key Bridge collapse has been released, according to a hospital press release.
Officials with the University of Maryland medical center are expected to have a virtual press briefing at 2.30pm ET about the incident.
Here is the full statement from the hospital:
The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center received one patient from the incident. The patient has been discharged.
Authorities attempted to clear the Key Bridge before the cargo ship crashed into it on Tuesday morning, according to radio transmissions before the crash, CNN reported.
Officials communicated via radio that the ship had “lost [its] steering” and was quickly approaching the bridge. They then worked to stop traffic.
“I need one of you guys on the south side, one of you guys on the north side, hold all traffic on the Key Bridge. There’s a ship approaching that just lost their steering so until we get that under control, we’ve got to stop all traffic,” a person said via radio.
As the bridge collapsed, another person said: “The whole bridge just fell down. Start, start whoever … everybody. The whole bridge just collapsed…”
Transportation secretary to travel to Baltimore
Pete Buttigieg, the secretary of transportation, is also traveling to the accident site to help with investigation efforts.
Biden confirmed that Buttigieg is traveling to the site today during his remarks.
Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, said early Tuesday that his office was communicating with Buttigieg amid the accident.
Biden said he is going to have the federal government pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge.
“We’re not leaving until this job is done,” Biden said.
Biden added that he plans to travel to Baltimore “as quickly as I can,” though did not share details about when.
When asked about if the ship’s company should cover costs of repair, Biden said he is not going to “wait for that to happen”.
Biden: search and rescue is ‘top priority’
Biden emphasized that search and rescue efforts remain a “top priority”, as six people are still unaccounted for.
Biden said that he was thinking of those who are waiting to hear about their loved ones.
“We’re with you. We’re going to stay with you as long as it takes. You’re Maryland tough, you’re Baltimore strong,” Biden said.
Biden calls bridge collapse a ‘terrible accident’
Biden said that the Key Bridge collapse was a “terrible accident”, emphasizing reports from other agencies that the incident was not intentional.
Biden said: “Everything so far indicates that this was a terrible accident. At this time, we have no other indication. No other reason to believe there’s any intentional act here,” Biden said.
“We’re going to rebuild that port together,” Biden added.
Joe Biden is currently speaking on the Key Bridge accident.
Stay tuned for further updates.
Biden shared a statement on the bridge collapse, according to a social media post.
Biden said that he met with senior members of his team and was briefed about the bridge collapse, in a post to X.
This morning, I convened senior members of my team for a briefing on the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
I’ve directed my Administration to ensure every federal resource is available to assist search and rescue efforts and response to this terrible incident.
Biden is expected to speak soon about the Key Bride collapse, with remarks scheduled to start at 12.30 pm ET.
Stay turned for further updates!
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