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Bridge collapses after cargo ship crashes into it

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BALTIMORE, MD – A catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland occurred early Tuesday morning after a cargo ship crashed into it. The incident, which took place in the Baltimore harbor, triggered a search and rescue mission for individuals who fell into the icy waters. Around 1:30 a.m., a livestream captured the moment a cargo ship collided with a support beam of the bridge, causing it to crumble and plunge …

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Train carrying hazardous material plunges from collapsed bridge into Yellowstone river

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With a heavy rush of floodwater that has caused extensive damage throughout the state, a freight train carrying hazardous materials has been derailed in the Yellowstone River in Montana. On Saturday morning, a reporter said they had witnessed a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars, prompting emergency services and administrators to respond to the hazardous material spill. David Stamey, Stillwater County’s chief of emergency services, said he did not believe there was an immediate …

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