The Baltimore Harbor witnessed a tragedy as the MV Dali cargo ship lost power and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing a section to collapse into the Patapsco River, silencing the bustling hub momentarily.
Early morning hours, a power outage plunges the area into darkness, including the bridge control room.
The MV Dali, a giant cargo ship, loses power and veers off course.
The ship slams into a central support pillar of the bridge, causing a major section to teeter on the brink of collapse.
Bridge control issues a desperate mayday call, but with no power, traffic lights remain off.
Highway patrol officers race towards the bridge, using their patrol cars' spotlights to create a human barricade at the entrance, stopping oncoming traffic.
Thankfully, the pre-dawn hour meant lighter traffic, allowing officers to clear the bridge before the collapse.
Thankfully, due to the quick actions of officers and the lighter traffic, no injuries or fatalities are reported.
The investigation into the cause of the accident focuses on the MV Dali and the city's power grid malfunction.
The city grapples with the financial burden of rebuilding the bridge and potential legal battles with the shipping company and the federal government.
Temporary ferry routes are established to provide some connectivity across the river.
Rebuilding the bridge is a complex task, requiring not just physical reconstruction but also healing the emotional wounds of the city.