Baltimore, Maryland – A tragic accident at the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has left six construction workers missing and presumed dead after a cargo ship collided with the span early Tuesday. The workers, who were from various Central American countries and Mexico, were employed by Brawner Builders and were carrying out maintenance work on the bridge when the collapse occurred.
According to reports, the missing workers, all in their 30s and 40s, have left behind spouses and children. The community describes them as hard-working and humble individuals who have made their homes in Maryland for several years. Miguel Luna, one of the missing workers from El Salvador, has been identified by the nonprofit organization CASA as a husband and father of three.
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Antonio García of Honduras confirmed that a Honduran citizen, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, was among the missing. The Mexican Embassy in Washington also stated that there were Mexicans among the six workers.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was triggered by a cargo ship striking a support column, causing vehicles and individuals to fall into the Patapsco River. While two workers were rescued from the water, unfortunately, six others remain unaccounted for. Brawner Builders expressed shock and devastation at the unforeseen incident, emphasizing their dedication to safety measures on the construction site.
Efforts to recover the missing workers have shifted to a search and recovery operation as hope fades for finding them alive. The entire community is mourning the loss and praying for the families and loved ones of the six missing workers. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that construction workers face daily in their line of work.