Rescue operation underway after Baltimore's Key Bridge collapses

[@adamrobinette6832]

Could you imagine if this has happened at 7am? Seven people missing is seven too many, but my goodness, you'd be talking probably hundreds dead.

[@majorneptunejr]

True this could have been much worse.

[@hannahdyson7129]

This is no comfort for the seven peoples family I seriously dobut they will be supported

[@ryderrobinson1011]

True that’s sad that happen to seven people. I don’t know if they’re alive or dead but if that happened earlier in the day. It would’ve been way worse.

[@busterkeaton1041]

It looks like most of the vehicles that went into the water were police or emergency response vehicles and they were already blocking traffic so that probably saved many lives. Not dismissing the importance of those lives, I pray they are okay and if not peace for the families.

[@da_greatest1]

@@hannahdyson7129this is america, the cargo company will pay for damages and loss of life.

[@GarikDuvall]

Just be honest. Survivability is not challenging, survivability is impossible after 6 hours in that frigid water.

[@Aisaaax]

It's not impossible. There are cases (although extremely rare) of people surviving in insane conditions. Someone can also be out of water and amidst the rubble. That's why we usually keep searching far longer than the survivability estimates.

[@ExaltedDuck]

Between the impact of falling that far, the temperature of the water, the difficulty of escaping a sinking car even under good conditions, the unlikelihood of passing ships at that hour... every survivor would be an absolute miracle.

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

Final destination 6 confirmed

[@hamhockbeans]

​@@AZITHEMLGPROLife is a game huh.

[@hamhockbeans]

There was survivors sorry to dampen your joy of tragedy.

[@tonyaberman3669]

I can’t believe this. We drive this bridge almost daily. I am in tears.

[@speed999-uj5kr]

Don't be so melodramatic

[@deianeral]

I’m so sorry, that’s horrifying.

[@omgnowairly]

Take a moment to remember that this was at 1:30am. Not often do bad things have good timing.

[@iloled2924]

@@speed999-uj5krmake no mistake, we are in the last days of modern civilization. The signs are all around us. This is yet another ominous example.

[@nittany24]

@@GardenisLifemultiple people just died routinely crossing that bridges that’s absolutely terrifying

[@imrank9282]

Scariest part is how FAST that bridge collapsed, you barely have time to register what happened if you're on that bridge and next second, you're already in the water

[@Sunnyd222]

Yes! Omg so freaking scary! Praying for the families 😢💔

[@daveevans7794]

I just drove over that bridge few hours prior to this back from work. In absolute shock right now!

[@ethanspaziani1070]

You were in the right place at right Time don't dwell on it

[@waynereid3718]

God has protected you

[@Ineffable1111]

Stay blessed

[@0bserver416]

So sorry to hear about that. The world.

[@karenharris722]

One lucky dude for sure!

[@Siclone23]

This is a perfect example of how quick the unexpected can happen. Life is fragile.

[@sydbey947]

You know this is life.

[@seankingwell3692]

This is what happens when engineers are hired for diversity and not ability.

[@sherlockholmes2548]

@@seankingwell3692I don’t think engineers account for a 165,000 ton ship crashing into a bridge.

[@Marcus.G]

@@seankingwell3692 is the “DEY TOOK ER JOBS” guy

[@stanleykania7184]

elite wanted that bridge higher for their yachts. Taxes will pay for it now.

[@Lyric567]

The fact this happened at 1:30am and while tragic, can you imagine had this happened during mid day. Sending prayers

[@hannahdyson7129]

That's no comfort to those who lost their loved ones. No funreals because no bodies will be recovered

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Your prayers are worthless. If you really care, go do an actual thing.

[@CoreyandCrew]

​@@hannahdyson7129... peoppe still often have a funeral

[@sadfatdragon9529]

​@@hannahdyson7129Have to agree but I do shudder to think how much worse that would've been if the collapse happened during rush hour.

[@360.Tapestry]

with more visibility and alertness, maybe this whole event could've been averted... but don't know the full cause or details yet. so far, it's considered an accident

[@TruckerJohn89]

As a life long Baltimore resident, i cannot explain how big a deal this is to us. Prayers to the family of those lost

[@Pr0phetless]

*UPDATE:* 2 people so far have been rescued

[@esskeller9676]

That was immediately after the collapse. 7 hours later, this is a recovery of dead bodies, not a rescue of survivors.

[@Theonetrueerenyeager]

Thank god, those poor people.

[@CocoBear-mk5wj]

yeah, in the minute after it happened, it's possible but six hours later no way

[@henryng9406]

​@@Theonetrueerenyeager Why would you thank god? He could have stopped or prevented the entire event. Remember, god is omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent.

[@MarvinStewart-ry5to]

Yes, such a loving all knowing God ​@@henryng9406

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

If I drove across a bridge daily, I'd keep a window breaking device in the car now.

[@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus]

Do you think a window breaking device makes any difference after a 185' fall?

[@MichelleRomero-lf1nu]

I heard they don't work on newer cars because of the laminate on the windows. It will break but not shatter open.

[@blackguy-ij7ij]

@@fantabuloussnuffaluffagus yes. if you are strapped in when you hit the water

[@heartlesslucas7781]

Most newer vehicles have laminated glass on the side windows similar to your windshield. Designed not to shatter so your best bet is to just roll your window down and crawl out.

[@MadGunny]

Yeah those don’t do anything to car windows now a days lol plus imagine trying to search around your car for a little window breaker while you’re car is filling up with water

[@kawaii8088]

I'm a Uber driver and I went over that bridge 10:00 last night 3 hours before that happened how crazy is that!

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

not as crazy as that last 18 wheeler that made it!

[@wandmayeslupik6302]

That stack of cargo....very high on the barge...was it even going to CLEAR the bridge???? Seemed too tall....

[@HeyGuy4321]

its funny

[@hellyndavidsoncrowe2508]

My brother drowned in cold water, he died of a heart attack due to the shock. This is a recovery operation.

[@troybaxter]

I'm sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how much pain you and your family are going through right now.

[@Taureantiger888]

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤ May he rest in peace and I hope you find healing.

[@rfink222]

That's right, cold water is very shocking, no way anyone survives that 47 degree water for very long.

[@vu-zy4765]

sorry man.

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

Mista George!... How much jou.... Pay for the new guy?? No... Too much money....

[@YarnCrafts4lefties]

How horrifying. Those poor people who were on the bridge. They and their families are in my heart and thoughts.

[@PearlWilson-lj5ok]

What and why???

[@hughjanus5518]

Russia getting g their revenge.

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@PearlWilson-lj5ok Huh and Huh?

[@bpssamsung1713]

158,686 deaths per day and 401,300 births per day it's all part of the cycle

[@jinisteffani8035]

@@Sal-gh1se ..It could have been done on purpose we haven't got all the details yet...but these things do happen.....

[@JAA369]

I used the Bridge at 10:30 pm after work and it happened at 1:30 am I saw all the construction workers on top , my deepest condolences.

[@OriginalJohnDoeFakersBeware]

Work was being done on the bridge?

[@xplutox8336]

​@@OriginalJohnDoeFakersBewareI believe it was just general maintenance bridges that big need maintenance a lot

[@julieb7785]

@@OriginalJohnDoeFakersBeware Workers patching potholes, according to the New York Times....just awful. My heart aches for ordinary people who are just trying to earn an honest living. The ship has a history of problems. Obviously business mangers and $hipping magnates were not about to disrupt their cashflow...

[@Nonamegoodsir4332]

@@julieb7785it’s really not that wild, think about all the people driving around cars that have problems they know about that they don’t fix.

[@darkangel7589]

You are lucky to be alive

[@karenharris722]

My heart goes out to the families who lost the crew members. This container ship had already had navigation problems in the past. Total negligence on their part. It's beyond belief the impact this is going to have!

[@NippleSauce]

Yep. If they knew they couldn't control the ship for as long as they mentioned, why not just drop the anchor!?

[@karenharris722]

@@NippleSauce Good question. Maybe just too much weight and too much momentum!

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Bang Bros Bukit Batok

[@Sugarsail1]

you have no idea if it's negligence or not, stop with your moral posturing and prejudice.

[@Sugarsail1]

@@NippleSauce my god, this is ^ probably the lowest info comment on this matter I've seen. Just the time it takes for a crew member to run the length of the ship to release the windlass is longer than the time they had. Then you have to consider current and windage and the scope of chain needed to pay out in order to hold the ship which is hundreds of meters...you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

[@nekomasteryoutube3232]

My heart goes out to those that are gone, passed, and those that lost loved ones or friends to the people that are gone from this collapse.

[@sergeant64]

Assume the ship put lifeboat i the water an searched for survivors.

[@kno3730]

⁠@@sergeant64we could only hope.

[@0bserver416]

So sorry to hear about that. The world.

[@opensocietyenjoyer]

well that's not gonna save anyone. this is a useless virtue signalz

[@BryceProcell]

amen

[@Pat_Playz]

Let us be thankful it wasnt during rush hour Edit: While the comment wasn't supposed to be seen as bad in any way, I do see some of the replies and I'd like to apologize. While this is a horrible tragedy and I'm sorry to all of the families involved, I just wanted to recognize the fact that this bridge carries a lot of vehicles within a day and we could've seen something a lot worse. I hope all families get to see their loved ones again and those who don't get to speak with them again at least get to send them off with a proper goodbye and closure. And if a few things were different, I would've lost a family friend too as she told us she was on this bridge a short time before this happened.

[@f.a.f.ocalitodewhatsrighti3365]

DISASTER. You mean control demolition

[@carolynwheaton9884]

Thank the Lord 🙏🏻😢😢

[@starchai]

yes

[@sielorstout1213]

You wouldn’t be saying that if it was YOUR loved one.

[@Cream_of_wheat]

You’re sooooooo right about that😔🙏🏽

[@tammymatt9186]

That video actually turned my stomach...like watching the Hindenberg did. Prayers for those poor souls caught on that bridge.

[@hughjanus5518]

Russia getting their revenge.

[@Michael-eu1mz]

I'm about 10 miles from there and it shook my house about 130 heard a big boom also

[@Quintessence4444]

@@hughjanus5518 Let's hope it's not for both sides.

[@markplott4820]

but, who were the Chimps driving the Cargo ship ?

[@odynith9356]

lol so dramatic. This is hardly the first bridge to collapse.

[@Hscott410_]

This needs to be a hard lesson around the country.. We are more vulnerable to devastation than we think. Protect the bridges, and examine other infrastructures that may be vulnerable or even outdated

[@Sugarsail1]

Indeed we have a LOT Of very old outdated infrastructure in the US, particularly rusty old bridges and shipping has increased rapidly in the last 50 years in both size and volume....this will happen again, you can bet on it.

[@bobsmith6544]

There's no such thing as a bridge that can withstand a collision from a 1000' cargo ship...

[@aliciavance3820]

This is not about aging infrastructure, no bridge is designed to withstand the impact of what is essentially the Empire State building hitting it

[@Auxius.]

It's a freight ship.. Ain't no engineer going to protect you from that.

[@RichardPizto-yn7un]

@@aliciavance3820 Hello Dear

[@johnscustomsaws]

Shows just how heavy those ships are... especially fully loaded... made that bridge look like it was made out of popsicle sticks 😳

[@Nonamegoodsir4332]

On god I didn’t think it would fold like that

[@Sandwichcastle]

Also because most bridges in the US have failed safety test, so they stopped doing the practice because they government found out most bridges are literal timebombs

[@river4462]

Sounds just like more nefarious goings on. The truth will never be revealed.

[@davyjones7177]

@@SandwichcastleYea but even most bridges in great condition re not withstanding 95,000+ of moving gross tonnage. Nor should they be expected to.

[@shawnlapoint276]

Probably because it was America infrastructure is horrible

[@VitalityMassage]

That trucker... omg. God bless his soul.

[@unsignedmusic]

Which god?

[@snowydays2998]

@@unsignedmusic glad to know your priorities are questioning peoples faith in time of tragedy, let people cope, and maybe you might find your own way to cope too.

[@motivatedinchrist613]

​@@unsignedmusicGod is very much existent

[@matturner6890]

@@unsignedmusic bofa

[@tekbarrier]

@@motivatedinchrist613 if that's true, then he could have prevented people from being on the bridge when it collapsed, but he chose to let them drown in freezing water

[@swagmanandy]

God help those poor people.

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

The gods has abandoned us 😂

[@jenalatz3589]

Accident....is that what they are calling it these days.

[@ryang1589]

God doesn't exist. The whole idea is a man made story.

[@sajdebatool3933]

God help poor people in gaza as well amin

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@sajdebatool3933 Well, they wanted Joe, so…

[@grantmaxwell5361]

Do you ever get that feeling where your most inner thoughts and fears happen in real life? I had a mental health appointment today so last night, around 1am in Australia, I started thinking back to dreams and nightmares that I had as a younger man. My main nightmare was plunging into the water, in a car, from a great height, being unable to escape before waking up. I thought about that one nightmare for quite a while before eventually drifting off at daybreak. I see this report today and my heart sinks into my gut. Life really does play cruel tricks on those who don't deserve it. Those, poor terrified people

[@jenniferogle1089]

I'm glad your treating your mental health. That's so important. And m with you as I have issues as well. Those poor people. My heart goes out to them. May God give their families peace.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

ever since the democrats got powr

[@Javivq999]

Same

[@Aisaaax]

This is a 2000+ tonn ship. No bridge is designed to endure such impact.

[@KD_ux]

9/11 Conspiracy Theorists will say other wise >.>

[@titanicgaming1148]

@@KD_uxwell yeah but no one cares about them.

[@Wraithss]

hur dur cargo containers don't melt steel beams. im a internet expert.

[@RandomNPC001]

Not true, a bridge in Rio de Janeiro was hit by a cargo ship in 2022 and not a single scratch on thew bridge! You can build barriers around bridge support that protect it from such things! America needs to look it`s infrastructure, it`s getting old and become hazardous to use on a daily routine. Yes, this bridge collapse was a accident! God bless the family of those that fell into the water!

[@mung01re]

The Golden Gate Bridge is designed to endure such an impact.

[@SkyArcade-kp7tg]

I used that bridge all the time to visit my grandparents who live in the east coast, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims of this horrible tragedy

[@ss-hole]

How much is the toll now?

[@MrNick-]

No chance they survived. That is absolutely horrible, I pray for them and their loved ones

[@aliceroberts1980]

This is horrible

[@crazychase98]

2 people have

[@praetorxian]

@@crazychase98 likely members of the construction crew reported to have been working on the bridge. No way any motorists involved survived, now entombed in their vehicles.

[@jaystrickland4151]

Sadly I have to agree.

[@71Chevelle1989]

​@defcreator187 "Every eye shall see him" You'll see eventually.

[@shawnwright894]

What really disturbs me is the fact that in the 70s, this bridge was constructed for $60 million and there was no consideration for protecting these piles from what is obviously a port area. For less than 1% of that cost, a canal barrier could have been built on each side. Much rather had seen a collision a hundred or two yards out, instead of the main support of this bridge.

[@rodmills737]

I live in Baltimore, I just drove over the bridge last week, so sad , prayers to everyone involved

[@asher_vrr]

Yeah me and my family was on it last week lol but for real this is very sad I'm in shock

[@rodmills737]

@@asher_vrr it’s really sad, i couldn’t imagine this happening during rush hour, it would have been a catastrophe, it was just a car fire 🔥 on the bridge 2 weeks ago

[@asher_vrr]

@@rodmills737 yeah man 2024 started off horrible

[@EASbear]

@@asher_vrrimagine what the end of 2024 would bring

[@unsignedmusic]

Prayers???? PRAYERS????? To the god that let this happen? Do you think ANYONE invoved knows or cares about your prayesr????

[@Michael-ty2uo]

I dont know why people are confused, If a 150,000 ton cargo ship is barreling towards 1 out of 2 of the MAIN supports for the bridge of course its going to collapse they're acting like bridges are engineered to withstand a cargo ship hitting them head on

[@sghanta8059]

Exactly my thoughts! I don’t think people comprehend that cargo ship is heavier than the bridge itself.

[@Uncle_Dave_Dave]

the bridge is most l ikely riveted together, to hit the bridge from the side with enough force to tilt the bridge could cause catastrophic failure of the rivets along nearly the entire length of the bridge.

[@Uncle_Dave_Dave]

it was definitely intentional. No 20 million dollar shipping vessel "accidentally" does anything. They are ran more strict than your average military installation.@@NonnahsBbew

[@Budokid]

shouldn't their speed be regulated such that that doesn't happen though?

[@joelman1989]

@@Uncle_Dave_Davenot true at all. I worked for a shipping company before that I won’t name. But it’s one of the largest and does mainly shipping to and from China (which it looks like this one was). Many shipping companies are cutting costs drastically any way that they can. It’s been happening for years now as we become increasingly reliant on outsourcing.

[@KreamyButt]

Im a truck driver and Ive crossed this bridge so many times. This is crazy to see and hope they recover everything they can so the families can have solace

[@calex901]

That last 18 wheeler you see just make it off the bridge seconds before. You know that guy is feeling lucky right now

[@LifeinAmerica2022]

Wow...

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Glad you weren't on it! My heart breaks for those people in cars I saw sitting on the bridge!

[@Jacksonboyeroutdoors]

@@calex901blessed

[@Vihloah]

@darrellpeterson7776 HAHAHA😐😐😐 pray that karma has mercy on you for making light of unexpected demise 🙏

[@kato_sga]

this is my fear every time I'm driving over a bridge

[@ZaBestInZaWest721]

fr bro and i use this brige too crazy bro

[@strudelh]

Same, I get nervous every time. If I’m in the passenger seat I just look down at my lap. 😭

[@margarett3920]

Same here. We have a super long one here in San Francisco. It's so scary. I'm always with my child as well. My heart goes out to these people

[@itsyourboytezzy]

Same

[@itsyourboytezzy]

@@margarett3920Golden Gate Bridge??? 🌉

[@MysticSage-hg3jh]

My Condolences from India to All the Affected ☹

[@ARIUS_C_vibes]

My and my mom were supposed to go to Pennsylvania yesterday and we would’ve had to cross that bridge to get there but my mom had to delay the trip. Thinking about how that could’ve been us scares the life out of me. Bless the souls of everyone on that bridge that night.

[@MichelleW34]

I can’t imagine

[@NMlaunion]

I WENT ON THAT BRIDGE YESTERDAY WITH MY MOM. Thank god me and my mom are okay

[@RKO859]

Give your mom a big hug. Life is fragile

[@Prettytrii282]

Thank God yall are okay

[@lorireed2604]

By the Grace of God. I am overjoyed that you both are okay.

[@AadamBhim-x4o]

​@@RKO859 you are right

[@kno3730]

I was googling houses in that area around the time it happened 😳

[@ANGELSLVME]

Prayers of the people driving over that bridge late at night, all the NIGHT SHIFT WORKERS! Being a night shift worker,my heart and prayers go towards the people just trying to get home.😢😢😢😢😢

[@Hman333]

If they were night shift they’d be working

[@donilbanluta1050]

Pray to whom?

[@JamesBond-wh3cu]

Im sure prayers do a lot lol

[@Jdawg04240]

Listen praying is the most help anyone could get prayers do so much so why don’t you get Jesus and think how stupid this comment is and go to church this Easter @james-bond

[@ANGELSLVME]

@@Hman333 Night Shift is also 3 or 4pm till midnight /1:00am

[@saidabdullahi8356]

Those cars at the end got so lucky.

[@rangel919]

I can't imagine what those drivers went through as the bridge collapsed. Saying prayers for all the people and families affected this morning 😢

[@TB-fk8ho]

The bridge was closed to traffic, because the ship was able to warn the police in time. Sadly, eight construction workers were not able to get off of the bridge in time.

[@christianmcbrearty]

Unfortunately many of them probably got crushed by the overhead steel beams. But those who didn't, would have been terrified as they sunk deeper and deeper into the dark, cold abyss. Assuming their cars fell facing upwards (which is unlikely) it's possible their seatbelts could be undone, but most modern seatbelts lock if the car is upside down or on its side. The airbags also almost certainly deployed, probably knocking some of them out. Truth be told, if you did manage to survive all that and your car was in tact survival is slightly possible (as long as no water is coming in) but the chances of that happening are so low, almost zero. It's almost not a search and rescue anymore. It's a recovery operation.

[@GenRN]

As a trauma nurse, there is a good chance that if they could get to them before drowning, they will have brain function preserved in that low temperature. It’s kinda crude but we say “you aren’t dead until you are warm and dead”. I’m really hoping they were able to save some of those poor innocent lives. I can’t imagine the terror and confusion of those poor people.

[@zenithperigee7442]

@GenRN, thank you for the work that you do!♥

[@GenRN]

@@zenithperigee7442 it is very rewarding when you can save someone in this kind of accident (not that I’ve ever had a bridge collapse patient) but cold water revival.

[@hannahdyson7129]

I notice you mention no sympathy for their families At least they won't suffer after death . The relatives though

[@marieg3265]

​@@hannahdyson7129 She's making a general statement

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@marieg3265Yep. And in the long run the family's will need the most help . But she doesn't feel bad for the families.

[@AaaaNinja]

Imagine being one of the cars that was stopped at a red light at one end of the bridge waiting to cross and then seeing the bridge disappear.

[@ЕгорСарма-л3н]

Дай Бог что бы все у вас было хорошо и никто не погиб в этой ситуации!! Привет из России!!

[@FragranceJunkie]

Многие погибли к сожалению

[@InadHofer]

Kein Einfluss n.Quellen

[@dimasv22]

Cpacibo BaM

[@МаксГ-ш5ч]

Карма за Крымский мост.

[@сергеймиронов-ч6й]

Тоже ,как России-никто не виноват

[@Elliottallen]

“Just a ship” hitting a pilon? Are you kidding me? The force generated from a ship that big is unstoppable

[@wavion2]

Huge ship plus all of that cargo. I doubt there is a pillar in the world that could withstand that momentum.

[@Helloverlord]

Solution is called reinforced concrete pylon base (pier) guard which protrude out of bridge line and serves as plastic collision damper, to deform ship hull not the standing structure. Ask dutch engineers how to make one, they know.... or make a new bridge using 2x4 this time as cheapest option in a busy maritime port.

[@roebie7621]

I left out a little giggle at that stupid comment also. Wonder how much force a ship like that generates? Not a single pylon on this planet can withstand that.

[@Joseph116PZ]

@@roebie7621Bridge in Charleston can, it specifically has rock islands built around it for this kind of scenario.

[@Eskoxo]

@@Joseph116PZ at that point it's hitting not the pylon but the islands so not the same thing.

[@MontanaVigilanteExplorer]

After crashing through mountain pond ice to rescue two dogs, I can attest that the "7 minutes" does NOT mean you can even function that long. As an EMT, I was betting all on that 7 minutes. However, I crashed in all the way to the bottom 12 feet down. On pushing back up, it was like watching a dream. Dogs got yanked out only because some brain cell remained. Steep bottom; I was back in thigh-high ice water and took ALL my strength and power just to stumble out of it. Est under 5 minutes tops.

[@darleneachille491]

😞😞😞

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Oh wow. You risked your life for your dogs! Thank you for saving them, but wow, you took a huge risk. 🙌🏽 ❤

[@henry9406]

Wow , well done sir 🙏

[@ArchonOfAnemo]

Respect to you sir

[@FunctionalJunkie_]

Much respect to you ❤❤❤

[@thorkagemob1297]

As a Minnesotan that remembers the I35W bridge collapse, this is so sad and scary. Only fortunate thing is that it happened so late minimizing the amount of people on there, but even still, so sad and scary.

[@thorkagemob1297]

@AngelDollGypsy I was in elementary school as well, 3rd grade I believe. Me and my Dad were bowling when it happened and came on all the TVs, he was so shocked he didn't want to bowl anymore. As a kid I was kinda disappointed we had to stop bowling, but looking back on it now I understand why it hit him so hard, especially if it's one you drove on almost everyday.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

That bridge has a constant flow of vehicles during the day between commuters and I-95 travelers.

[@leonidasofsparta1431]

Kudos to the ship crew who alerted the local authorities in time so that they were able to close the bridge! Just imagine the causalities otherwise

[@BluesGuitarPlayer001]

After 6+ hours in the water, there wouldn't be anyone left alive unfortunately. Optimism is great but realistically it's now a recovery mission for anyone not yet found. My heart goes out to their families.

[@100lamadrina8]

My heart dropped when I saw that tractor trailer fall into the water.

[@brigreen689]

My heart aches for the innocent cars that was just traveling through. Oh how I grabbed my chest seeing the few cars drop. Prayers to the families

[@bernieramirez8847]

As a trucker. Seeing that semi and construction folks (as I go by them daily) really hurt my heart. Prayers out to everyone involved in this incident

[@ronbelanger4113]

Need to go see the doctor or just upset with emotion?

[@Ron-d2s]

I saw a video were a guy was talking about ancient structures in cliff side caves and other weird places.... He said "It's amazing how they were able to build *RUINS* in such places" Assuming Doc Hudson and Matter were not on the bridge I'm guessing you mean the passengers of the vehicles... not the vehicles.

[@kenyonbissett3512]

So many families affected.

[@elianabranker9664]

I pray for everyone who was on that bridge during that tragic event that they will be found and those who have passed away that they may rest in peace and God have mercy on their soul 🙏🏼 ❤

[@sabrinawilliams3854]

Our infrastructure is much too fragile and vulnerable 😢

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

but send all our money to foreign countries Biden

[@LLL124Original]

Bridges aren't designed to handle getting hit sideways. Ships are given a fairly wide range and/or guidance on the way. This could be categorized as a freak accident.

[@michelangelociraci388]

Closeness to the people of Baltimore. From Italy.

[@ourfloridagarden4191]

Nightmare. Blessings to the folks that were on the bridge.

[@gwenmitchell3207]

Prayers to everyone involved, from England

[@МаринаГусева-ц7п]

Это огромная трагедия. Соболезнования всему американскому народу. 😭

[@mopthermopther]

The bridge did not collapse. It was knocked down.

[@teamt8773]

My thoughts too. This looks intentional.

[@dukeonwheels]

@@teamt8773 Just because it was knocked down doesn’t mean it was intentional. The ship lost power. Chill with the conspiracy.

[@AprilH999]

@@teamt8773why is that. You just want it to be intentional.

[@emilyvanhaausen3728]

Who knows. With everything going on right now though it wouldn't surprise me.

[@CHRISPITSCH]

Ya, by a ship

[@lavamonstera.bmo723]

As a Minnesota native who moved to Baltimore, this gave me flashbacks to the 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007. Terrifying and my heart goes out to everyone involved in this horrible tragedy ❤

[@MadsNature]

Watching the cars go down with the bridge was absolutely surreal. What a truly unimaginable tragedy

[@sandyrodriguez9341]

A few news stations ran footage close up at slow pace and reported the last vehicle luckily made it across with 30 seconds to spare. They said it would be interesting to interview those last few drivers about what they saw from the bridge.

[@MadsNature]

@@sandyrodriguez9341 oh good! I absolutely truly cannot imagine what that experience would be like. Hopefully there weren’t any cars but I’m sure we will find out in the days ahead.

[@FurWater]

I was driving on the bridge as it was collapsing… Luckily I was right at the end of the bridge. My whole car was shaking.

[@christinamadvig1468]

Miracle 🙏

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

get ready for a longer couumte.

[@tshililoclaudinahmugovheli5793]

Glad you are safe. Thank you Jesus

[@moxyangel]

Omg, that is terrifying!!!

[@JeffWarren47]

I don’t believe u

[@stickykitty]

😞 I hope those people survived

[@jorgeleiva5382]

Ain't no way sadly death by drowning cold would have made it worse

[@AZITHEMLGPRO]

Modern day titanic 🤷 sike na

[@linuxsurfer2002]

It would take a miracle, which of course could happen!

[@rawn4203]

This is beyond gross incompetence. This company needs to pay billions.

[@chriskay1449]

Good lord can we wiat for facts to come out first? The boat had technical malfunctions.

[@Jason-lk9yi]

​@@chriskay1449When watching the video, the moment the ship briefly regained power it very sharply turned directly for the support.

[@vamoneygroup]

10 million a head

[@vamoneygroup]

​@@chriskay1449what does that mean to the families. We had a problem so its ok.

[@billwhite1966]

Oh No we need immigration!!!!!!!

[@No-uw3ry]

The amount of corner-cutting in the shipping industry is shocking.

[@frances4797]

Imagine this happening twice in one month! Pearl River bridge in Guangzhou China, and now Baltimore 🤔

[@veronicablazevich9501]

He wasn't trying to cut corners. There was engine failure

[@richgilmour5924]

​@@veronicablazevich9501🤫Cutting corners on maintenance etc not literally

[@Instantbeans]

​@@veronicablazevich9501 he also called mayday because the engine failure. They couldn't get the bridge shutdown in time.

[@bananabringer9109]

another terrorist act by Ukraine, when will this country be dealt with?

[@drivemixgame]

Shout to that truck driver who got across just in time. God loves you. Thank you for your hard work.

[@natureocean9466]

God loves all his creation however, some now are living “on borrowed time.”

[@gaye_alisir]

So does God not love the people that were stuck in the middle?

[@lethalsl4pper1]

@@gaye_alisirthat’s what I’m saying 😭 not the best wording

[@PpOoPpCcOoRrNn]

​@@natureocean9466 For you to say others are living on borrowed time but then yet still believe in God, who are you to say someone living on borrowed time, only God judges right? This is why I left church because I got judged more in church than in the public, you think just because you believe in God you have the freedom to judge others

[@GSDKXV]

Still believing in some magic man in the sky in 2024 is beyond sad.

[@savannahsnoww]

Devastating. Absolutely heartbreaking for those involved. My heart goes out to them.

[@posthocprior]

Not mentioned: 1) The pilot issued a distress call after the ship lost power. 2) The port side anchor was dropped, hoping to stop the ship. (You can see the splash of the anchor in the video.)

[@mikeheffernan1623]

Good observations. No power, no steerage.

[@john-paulnagel2732]

Prayers for People and First Responders ❤

[@Hundo-f3d]

Prayer, doing absolutely nothing while thinking you're helping. Donate time or money, something that actually helps

[@GwladYrHaf]

@@Hundo-f3d why aren’t you rebuking the “thoughts” or “condolences” comments? For they fall under your same designation of “doing nothing”. I know you’re triggered by the word “prayers” Seems a very odd thing to people who have empathy for the poor people who lost their lives.

[@andreipolytov1059]

Сочувствуем всем пострадавшим из России.😢

[@biscaynebuckets]

This is so mortifying. Can't imagine just going about my business and suddenly fall 185 feet in the water. Praying for those involved.

[@ethanol1586]

I'm just so grateful this didn't happen at rush hour. Hope all these people can be found safely 🙏

[@msd7782]

I said the same thing! The lose of life would have been catastrophic!!!

[@t2themk2thec]

That wasn't just "a ship" it was a fully loaded, incredibly heavy, cargo ship whose impact was vastly more devastating in terms of the "ripple effect" on the structure of the bridge.

[@HillaryMoore]

I thought most of these went back empty or mostly so (I would guess a certain amount of weight/mass is needed for navigating the trip safely, etc.). What are we producing that is being exported? Not being snarky, I am truly curious what we send back. I have been led to believe it is mostly one-way.

[@SamCyanide]

​@@HillaryMoorethere's probably a lot of things that neither your nor I would even think of. One such thing could be precision parts. But trade goes both ways

[@ninjireal]

@@HillaryMooreFurniture.

[@jonathantaylor6926]

117,000 tones.

[@austinthrowsstuff]

They could make bumpers or things to stop this though right? It shouldn’t just all fall apart from one accident

[@Hscott410_]

Look at the huge amount of space in between the 2 Pillars of the bridge... Its NO WAY the boat should be close enough to hit the pillars, how is this not intentional smh Come on

[@beyondnow1600]

At last someone who knows there's something not right here. It collapsed way too quickly from one end to the other.

[@sneakysquirrel4253]

​@@beyondnow1600oh god tin foil hat people

[@pdhproductions9606]

This is why bridge piers need to be protected.

[@jumble513]

I agree but how do you protect anything from a cargo ship of that size???

[@Uncle_Dave_Dave]

move the docks away from high population centers. Shipping hubs should be coastal, not inside of mega cities.@@jumble513

[@Uncle_Dave_Dave]

besides, docks should already be placed away from population centers because ships, loaded with not good stuff, can be snuck into your home town, very very easily.@@jumble513

[@Utonian21]

I don't think much could've stopped a ship of that size

[@richanderson5121]

What could stop a 300 MILLION POUND Ship moving at 30mph?

[@debbytidwell9870]

Lord, please comfort all the hearts affected by this devastation.

[@opensocietyenjoyer]

your egotistical virtue signal is not gonna save anyone

[@Lip22Gloss]

Amen. In Jesus' name, bring healing and hope. Thank you, YHWH! 🙏🏾✝️

[@Whatcha_]

@@opensocietyenjoyerwhy do you have to be so negative? This incident is already depressing. People are trying to be positive

[@buddy3218]

Not just surviving the wreck in the first place, but knowing how to swim for hours and then being able to get out of your vehicle to do it. How tragic. Omg.

[@jimosullivan1389]

Why hours...the bridge girders are in the water to try to cling on to.

[@penitent2401]

biggest problem would be the wreckage of the bridge falling on top of your car, if the car is not completely crushed or ripped to pieces along with you, getting out of the vehicle and reaching the surface is the hardest part here. If any managed that they can grab on to the parts of the bridge that are sticking above the surface.

[@nutsackmania]

lets speculate more on these folks gruesome deaths

[@Orcinus1967]

Its called hypothermia. I suggest you read up on how long you can stay in cold water, or out doors, without a ton of body fat or a survival suit, before dying. Hint: Its 7-15 minutes in water that cold. Water temperature was reported to be 45 degrees Farenheit. Further, the body has a natural reaction of gasping when entering frigid water. Many people aren't ready for that response and inhale water, and drown. If anyone survived the long fall in a car..300 feet? Wasn't crushed by wreckage, managed to get out of the car which may or may not have its electric system knocked out by water hence the windows don't work, if they weren't stuck in their seatbelt and or the airbag wasn't wrapped around them, then they would have 7-15 minutes to get out of the water and would have to be warmed back up immediately, in order to survive. No need to imagine swimming around for hours. Even a wetsuit wouldn't help you for very long.

[@ProMWM]

​@@nutsackmaniabusted out laughing at this,

[@J_vb]

Prayers go out to everyone affected by this ❤️

[@thefuriousone2596]

I was just crossing this bridge coming from D.C. Heading to New York City literally right before this bridge collapse… Crazy… 😔 🙏

[@christianmcbrearty]

Did you see it happen?

[@margarett3920]

God has bigger plans for you. Hug your loved ones extra closely. Glad you made it safely across

[@brijmsn]

@@margarett3920 God is a fantasy margarett...in your mind.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

Hope you thanked the Lord.

[@happydog6537]

Just appreciate every day because you never know. I am so sorry to these people, families, and those poor souls who went through this horror. I think we all feel the same when we see something like this and we should at least take a minute to remember, we actually really do care about each other even when we don’t know each other.take care everyone. Don’t let meaningless things push us against each other.

[@opensocietyenjoyer]

you're basically saying: "appreciate what you have, don't you dare seek for better"

[@happydog6537]

@@opensocietyenjoyer every day we seek for better I don’t know how you got that out of it. Actually, I do the answer is because that’s how you wanted to read it. I’m not sure why but I wish you luck but if you’re talking about being given things, I don’t think you should wait to be given things I think you should fight and work every day to make your life and the life of your loved ones better. That’s actually why we’re here.

[@tomoakhill8825]

This is a standard bridge design and is used in thousands of bridges around the world, most much smaller. Everyone *knows* that destroying one support will bring down the entire "truss". The truss is the open steel framework. It is no different from a rope tied at each end, and pulled taut between the ends. Removing one post pulls the entire framework loose from the ends and it all collapses. This is *not* a design flaw! Absolutely every bridge in the world will fall if you knock out the posts holding it up. The amount that falls is dependent on the design, e.g. a suspension bridge will lose everything suspended if one tower is lost. The same applies to this bridge.

[@troybaxter]

Thank you! The people that are shocked clearly never paid attention in physics class growing up.

[@galvinstanley3235]

The bridge will need a full replacement.

[@u-know-this]

​@@galvinstanley3235 yep build bigger better

[@tiatokkesdal1745]

I live in Duluth, mn. Made me think of our port. Man my heart hurts for the missing and the families. I’m so sorry.

[@israelcm7246]

This is so sad. It would be awesome if they managed to rescue some people alive. I'm praying they find survivor's. 🙏

[@sassymamas]

On the news, it was said 2 people were rescued with serious injuries

[@praetorxian]

@@sassymamas one with serious injuries. Other walked away as stated in the press conference.

[@jmi4265]

Hmmnnm

[@Karamarika]

What a nightmare. Those poor people 😞

[@EduardoIhemis]

This bridge was so melting, fragile...God bless the people and their families who were on the bridge during the tragedy.

[@christastic100]

Condolences to all those who have lost someone in this tragic situation. 🇬🇧 absolutely heartbreaking news .

[@TheGreatOne-gw7xh]

British detected opinion rejected.

[@hannahdyson7129]

​@@TheGreatOne-gw7xhWhat a monster you are

[@Ukfairgrounds]

@@TheGreatOne-gw7xhkeep crying England is the best country in the world

[@DAN-cc2um]

Condolences and prayers to those who lost their loved ones in this terrible tragedy.

[@bossplayermfs5972]

Lord have mercy on all those people 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽.

[@joerocker3029]

Mercy? They plunged into a freezing river. They're dead. They probably suffered multiple contusions and broken bones as they slowly drown and choked on freezing water before they died.

[@georgelevin6134]

Amazing how the engine funnels are belching smoke right up to the point of impact even when the lights are off and we were told the ship had no propulsion during that time. Amazing how that ship made a right turn directly into the support seconds before the impact. Amazing how the last two minutes before hitting the bridge support the ships data recorder just happened to be deleted. Amazing how we were told this ship was operating normally up until just a few moments before the collision Amazing how this ship was a half mile from the main channel if it lost power just before the impact. Just amazing!

[@northeastrailwayproductions]

💯 intentionally hit. Noone is talking about that billowing smoke.

[@rachelbrewer1582]

Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in this horrific tragedy.

[@terrijanecek3505]

My hearts and prayers go out to the families who lost loved ones in this terrible tragedy!

[@opensocietyenjoyer]

your egotistic virtue signal comment is not gonna save anyone.

[@RichardPizto-yn7un]

Hello Dear. How are you doing today?

[@davidhutchinson5233]

I've sailed under and riven over that bridge many times in the past. It's huge. I'm surprised it went down like that. My heart goes out to the families who have lost a loved one.

[@noneofyourbuisness3573]

There was a lot of space there for it to be headed directly towards the pillar.

[@jameswaffle7604]

That fully loaded container ship more than likely weighs more than the entire bridge itself.

[@Drfresh1402]

No way.

[@dubious6718]

@@Drfresh1402 Yes way. Just the ship probably weighs more than the bridge.

[@jameswaffle7604]

@@Drfresh1402 easily.

[@troybaxter]

​@toxi_com_777the same reason all boats do: powerful engines.

[@TheUnofficialMaker]

shiip; 150,000 tons!

[@JustASmallTownGirl85]

Just read this "By Tuesday morning, six construction workers who had been fixing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge remained missing as divers and other emergency workers on boats and helicopters continued to search for them. Two others had been rescued."

[@Nikerawalker]

Jesus!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@RichardPizto-yn7un]

Hello Dear. How are you doing today?

[@shamellarmstrong7187]

Father I pray they find those people 🙏🏾

[@LandoLandon]

I live by the key bridge

[@GrillWasabi]

May all of our prayers to God save all those people who was on that bridge.🙏

[@capnmikes]

Your "god" caused this, right?

[@GwladYrHaf]

@@capnmikesLooks like it was engineering that caused this.

[@joerocker3029]

You really think that's going to help? Would you call off the rescuers and just rely on the god-thing to go save them? What would you want if you were in a dangerous situation? Would you want them to call off your human rescuers in favor of "god prayers" to find you?

[@GrillWasabi]

@@joerocker3029 God sent them😉

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

@@joerocker3029 Pointless attempt. If they reached the age of using the internet and haven't figured out how stupid their beliefs are, they're already lost.

[@charlessaunders1217]

I’ve been on the bridge a lot, my dad lived right next to it to

[@FlintSky1313]

everyone that survived on that bridge cashing a check

[@divinityninefour5095]

A HEFTY CHECK😭

[@maxb2299]

That's kinda morbid to think about... think of the families that lost someone

[@FlintSky1313]

@@maxb2299 they getting a check too

[@ikemachamer7904]

Prayers.

[@cherilynroyall933]

Horrific poor dears ❤

[@Ron-d2s]

Would you like to buy a comma?

[@jordancurrier4527]

"The ship lost power in the water" well where else would it lose power, in the sky?

[@Reese1882yw]

As someone who takes the bay bridge sometimes this is one of my biggest fears I cannot even fathom the panic those poor souls must’ve felt in that moment.

[@christophersmith4962]

This is horrifying, absolutely horrific. Those people in that water, my goodness. Prayers 🙏✝️

[@hansonel]

I saw the full video trending on Twitter last night and gasped out loud when the bridge collapsed. Seeing a structure of this scale just collapse like it's made of tin foil is shocking. Also seeing a "tiny" semi-trailer truck pass over the bridge a few minutes before it collapsed and the just visible flashing lights from the road crew trucks that were filling in potholes really put it into perspective. I hope they survived the fall into the water but that's very unlikely for a number of reasons. This is a major tragedy. RIP to those that were lost.

[@troybaxter]

Definitely reminds you how big and powerful ships, especially fully loaded cargo ships, are.

[@thomasdelvin3683]

bots dont shock, they just spread misleading propaganda