Terrible bridge collapse in Baltimore

It was exactly like watching a domino display go down.  That was terrible, traumatic, and just totally wild.  Holy moly.  So sad, as they are saying there has been some casualties.  Wow, if I didn’t know better and just watched the clip I would chalk it up to a movie scene.

Thanks for the link, I had just seen the video on our early morning news but missed part of the story of where and what happened so was just on my way to find more information.

It is extremely lucky that it happened in the middle of the night though. I think the death toll could be much higher if it was a busy part of the day or evening.

So sad. I can’t understand how a ship could hit a bridge. Maybe a steering malfunction?

DH's work is with shipping. There are reports of all the lights going out and smoke coming from the funnel a few minutes before the ship drifted off-course towards the bridge support. That sounds like a complete loss of power, which would include the navigation systems, and possibly the steering.

I haven't seen anything about the bridge itself, but the fact that there were workers on the bridge at the time might mean that at least one direction was closed for the work. If so, that could mean fewer casualties than there might have been.

Lots of prayers going up for everyone involved.

I have a friend who crosses that bridge every day for work. It's horrible enough right now, but imagine if it had happened during rush hour? omg...

So tragic, and so amazing how the bridge just fell apart.  

As it gets lighter..

This. I have had a fear of bridges as long as I can remember. My son is in Maryland and I'm headed that way in May. My route doesn't take me through Baltimore but the beltway above DC. I need to check for bridges. The last time I drove there, we had the bridge and tunnels at Norfolk. I was a mess during that.

My prayers that everyone is found.

This is about 45 minutes from me. The local news was saying there could be as many as 20 cars in the water based on the sonar. All of the surrounding counties (mine included) have sent teams and equipment to the scene to help.

This is the Baltimore Beltway (695). It won't impact 95 travel because you would either take 95 through Baltimore or take 895.

The video footage is crazy!

OMG. Being on a bridge that collapses has always been one of my biggest fears! I have always hated driving across bridges especially those that go over water. Those poor people.

Mine too. What a tragedy.

terrible, terrible event, wow. It came down like little matchsticks.

I pray they find everyone alive and no long lasting injuries.

My understanding is collapse was almost immediate after impact. 

This is horrible --- but, I am so thankful it wasnt worse. Had it been rush hour, can you imagine how many people would have been on that bridge?

I dunno about that, it's a major artery. We usually took the tunnel, but there are trucks that cannot use the tunnel bc of what they are transporting, so I expect the other routes to be a lot more congested.