Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Collapses After Ship Collision
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A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large container boat collided with it, causing a fire and multiple vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River below. The vessel, named "Dali," was flying under a Singapore flag and was en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka. All lanes on the bridge were closed, and traffic was being detoured. Emergency personnel are on the scene, and the situation is still developing.
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