Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Cargo Ship Collision | Vantage with Palki Sharma

The 2.57-km long Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland collapsed into the water overnight after a cargo ship collided with it. The 948-foot container ship smashed into the bridge, when then snapped and collapsed. Sending people and vehicles into the water below. Search and rescue operations are underway. Meanwhile, questions are being raised. How did this incident happen? According to authorities, this was not a terrorist event. Though investigation is pending, preliminary probe suggests this was an accident. If this is an accident, how did it occur? What caused the ship to collide with the bridge? What challenges lie ahead for Baltimore? Palki Sharma tells you.

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