Thoughts and Prayers for Baltimore Maryland: Key Bridge Collapse into Patapsco River

[Bonsai Forest]

6 construction workers presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, Coast Guard says - WTOP News

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed early Tuesday morning after a large container ship collided with it, sending several vehicles into the river below.

wtop.com

Singapore Container Ship (Dali) malfunctioned 2 minutes before collision, 20 people suspected drowning, rescue/recovery underway

 

[Dav4]

I just saw the video. That bridge went into the water like a row of dominoes, and you could see vehicles on the bridge as it fell. So shocking and sad!

 

[rockm]

6 construction workers presumed dead after Baltimore Key Bridge collapse, Coast Guard says - WTOP News

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed early Tuesday morning after a large container ship collided with it, sending several vehicles into the river below.

wtop.com

Singapore Container Ship (Dali) malfunctioned 2 minutes before collision, 20 people suspected drowning, rescue/recovery underway

Prayers indeed. Shocked and horrified don't cover it.

 

[penumbra]

Horrific. I already had a bit of a phobia about bridges.

 

[vp999]

Watching the local news now ....I used to fish around there ...Hope everyone is ok.

 

[Bonsai Forest]

Prayers indeed. Shocked and horrified don't cover it.

I immediately thought about you when I saw this story. Do you live near there??

 

[rockm]

I immediately thought about you when I saw this story. Do you live near there??

No closer to D.C. Been over that bridge many many times though

 

[Gabler]

My wife works in Baltimore, but fortunately her commute doesn't take her that way.

 

[Cajunrider]

I watched those videos multiple time. That allision is horrifying.

 

[dbonsaiw]

I can't bring myself to watch the videos. So horrifying.

 

[leatherback]

Wow.. Those people did not stand a chance!
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How can a ship hit that pilon!?

 

[Cajunrider]

Wow.. Those people did not stand a chance!
:|

How can a ship hit that pilon!?

Preliminary report was that the ship has a malfunction just minutes before the allision.

 

[namnhi]

No need to worry the federal govt. will get it fixed in no time. We have plenty of money in the coffer. Sorry just feel like I need to get it out of my chest after seeing the headlines that the tax money will be paying to get it rebuilt.

 

[Faisal Ahmad]

I hope the rescue can save all people in there.

 

[Paradox]

No need to worry the federal govt. will get it fixed in no time. We have plenty of money in the coffer. Sorry just feel like I need to get it out of my chest after seeing the headlines that the tax money will be paying to get it rebuilt.

The amount of economic activity that bridge and port contribute makes makes that cost worth it. We will lose more than that cost already due to the bridge being down and the port has to be closed because no ships can get in there until they clean up the wreckage. It will be rebuilt faster if the government gets behind it.

It's a horrible accident. People are dead and it's going to impact many lives

 

[19Mateo83]

It was a horrible accident and it was second time that particular ship has hit a bridge….sucks all around…. But, being a former 3rd shift highway maintenance worker who used to run a mobile lane closure crew that patched potholes, I feel for that patch crew that was working on the bridge. No one gave them any heads up.

 

[Dav4]

No need to worry the federal govt. will get it fixed in no time. We have plenty of money in the coffer. Sorry just feel like I need to get it out of my chest after seeing the headlines that the tax money will be paying to get it rebuilt.

Without knowing anything, I'll assume insurance companies may be getting involved... that, and I try not to put too much weight in off the cuff comments coming from presidential candidates who are struggling in the poles. Either way, I do hope it is dealt with as quickly as possible as that bridge is a major thoroughfare for Baltimore and that port is one of the biggest in the country.

 

[Cajunrider]

I hope the rescue can save all people in there.

Unfortunally very unlikely.

 

[namnhi]

The amount of economic activity that bridge and port contribute makes makes that cost worth it. We will lose more than that cost already due to the bridge being down and the port has to be closed because no ships can get in there until they clean up the wreckage. It will be rebuilt faster if the government gets behind it.

It's a horrible accident. People are dead and it's going to impact many lives

I agree the accident is horrible. The economic impact will be huge. Regardless of who paying for it, the speed will be the same. My point is the government is already drown in debt and this is an accident caused by a big corporation so they will have to put the bill. I just don't see the argument because it has an big impact on economy, we the tax payers have to pay for it.
Am sure there will be some insurance money contribute to the rebuilding but for someone to come out and said the government will pay for it is .... not making much sense to me.

 

[Gabler]

I agree the accident is horrible. The economic impact will be huge. Regardless of who paying for it, the speed will be the same. My point is the government is already drown in debt and this is an accident caused by a big corporation so they will have to put the bill. I just don't see the argument because it has an big impact on economy, we the tax payers have to pay for it.
Am sure there will be some insurance money contribute to the rebuilding but for someone to come out and said the government will pay for it is .... not making much sense to me.

It's part of the interstate highway system, so there's always federal money involved.