2024: Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses after cargo ship strike, 7 missing.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed on March 26, 2024, after a cargo ship struck one of its supports, causing the bridge to snap and vehicles to plunge into the Patapsco River below. The bridge, built in 1977, was considered an engineering feat in its time. Rescuers were searching for multiple people in the water, with at least seven people initially reported missing. The cause of the ship collision remains under investigation.

March 26, 2024
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