Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship hits, 20 people fall into water. As many as 20 people fell into the water.
Traffic has been blocked locally. Search and rescue faced difficulties due to low temperatures and low visibility at the accident site. It is reported that the bridge spans the Patapsco River, is 1.6 miles (approximately 2.57 kilometers) long, has 4 lanes, and is an important link for Interstate 695 (Baltimore Beltway) The bridge is named after Francis Scott Key, the lyricist of the U.S. national anthem.