Survivors Plucked from the River in Daring Rescue After Bridge Accident Halts Port Baltimore Operations

In Baltimore, a tragic accident occurred on a bridge where several workers fell into the waters of the Patapsco River while repairing potholes. The state of emergency was declared by Governor Moore, and a massive search operation was launched to find the missing workers. Two workers were rescued, with one in serious condition. The search for the other six missing workers continues, utilizing boats and divers.

Sonar detected multiple vehicles submerged underwater near the bridge, which is approximately 50 feet deep. According to photos of the accident, it appears that the ship lost power before striking the bridge support. The lights on the ship went out, causing it to change direction and collide with the bridge. Despite this tragedy, workers managed to send an emergency message about the electricity problem, allowing officials to stop traffic on the bridge and prevent further casualties.

The collapse of this bridge constructed in 1977 as part of Interstate 695 has halted activity at Port Baltimore’s port. This port is crucial for import and export shipments, particularly for vehicle manufacturers like Nissan, Toyota, and General Motors. As a result of this incident, over 40 vessels are currently stranded at Port Baltimore’s port while incoming vessels are being diverted to other ports on the east coast. The impact on trade activity is significant as uncertainty surrounds when normal operations will resume.

In conclusion, this tragic accident has caused significant disruptions to trade activities in Baltimore’s port due to its importance in importing and exporting vehicles from major manufacturers like Nissan, Toyota, and General Motors. With ongoing search efforts for missing workers and limited information regarding when normal operations will resume at Port Baltimore’s port, uncertainty remains high for businesses operating in this area.

However, despite this tragedy, it is commendable that workers managed to send an emergency message about the electricity problem before it was too late. It shows their professionalism and quick thinking in ensuring that no more lives were lost during or after the accident.

As rescue efforts continue for missing workers and ships are rerouted to other ports on the east coast due to disruptions at Port Baltimore’s port