He wrote: “I am aware of the situation at the Key Bridge and remain in regular communication with my Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Operations.”
“Rescue efforts are underway. Please pray for those impacted.”
According to ship tracking data, the vessel involved in the collision with the bridge was identified as the Singapore-flagged Dali container ship. The ship measures 300 meters in length and was en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The Dali reportedly left the terminal at Port Breeze at approximately 12:45 am local time before proceeding towards the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Around 45 minutes later, it came to a halt near the bridge.
Police helicopters have been observed circling the vicinity of the incident since then, as indicated by air traffic radars.
