Major US Port Paralyzed After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Shipping in and out of the Port of Baltimore was suspended after the collapse of the nearby Francis Scott Key Bridge, confirmed Maryland’s transportation secretary on Tuesday.

“Vessel traffic into and out of the port of Baltimore is suspended until further notice, but the port is still open for truck transactions,” said Paul Wiedefeld, Maryland’s secretary of transportation, during a press conference on Tuesday.

Earlier on Tuesday, a large container ship chartered by Maersk struck the bridge, causing a significant portion of the structure to collapse and sending vehicles into the water.

In a statement, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency and is working “to quickly deploy federal resources” to deal with the catastrophe.

“We are thankful for the brave men and women who are carrying out efforts to rescue those involved and pray for everyone’s safety,” he said. “We will remain in close contact with federal, state, and local entities that are carrying out rescue efforts as we continue to assess and respond to this tragedy.”

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