US Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision, Nearly 20 Fall In Water

A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed Tuesday after a ship collided with it, crashing into water below and seemingly bringing vehicles with it. Dramatic CCTV footage shows what appears to be a container ship hitting the footing of the Francis Scott Key bridge, sending it plunging into the Palapsco river, followed by the greater part of the massive structure.

US Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision, Nearly 20 Fall In Water
A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed Tuesday after a ship collided with it, crashing into water below and seemingly bringing vehicles with it. Dramatic CCTV footage shows what appears to be a container ship hitting the footing of the Francis Scott Key bridge, sending it plunging into the Palapsco river, followed by the greater part of the massive structure.