Baltimore Ravens logo; Francis Scott Key Bridge; Baltimore Orioles logo.Photo:Aaron M. Sprecher via AP, Tasos Katopodis/Getty, Brandon Sloter/Getty
Aaron M. Sprecher via AP, Tasos Katopodis/Getty, Brandon Sloter/Getty
“Baltimore, we’re a tight-knit and resilient city. Together we will get through this,” the Orioles added.
Baltimore Orioles message on Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse shared on social media.Baltimore Oriole/X
Baltimore Oriole/X
The Baltimore Ravens also posted astatement on X(formerly known as Twitter), voicing their support to those involved in the incident and sharing a hopeful message that the community will “stand together in the aftermath of this tragic event.”
The Ravens continued, “We are grateful for the first responders and local leaders who are on the scene to lead the search and rescue efforts and to support those families who have been the most directly impacted.”
Baltimore Ravens statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Baltimore Ravens/X
Baltimore Ravens/X
During an early morning press conference, Baltimore Fire Department Chief James Wallace shared that at leasttwo people were rescuedfrom the water, including one who was transported to the hospital in “serious condition.”
Fire Department spokesperson Kevin Cartwright toldWTOPthat at least seven vehicles had fallen into the river and a dive team had been deployed to help rescue those in the water. Wallace said authorities are continuing to search the water and the deck of the ship for upwards of seven people.
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“We are still very much in an active search and rescue posture at this point, and we will continue to be for some time,” Wallace said, perCNN.
“Over the next 8-12 hours, you can expect to continue to see our air and maritime assets functioning in the water and in the air above,” he continued. “We need to do a damage assessment of the ship itself before we can board that ship and we need to continue our subsurface search which [includes using] different types of sonar.”
source: people.com
