A part of a Baltimore bridge serving as a vital highway artery and an East Coast shipping hub collapsed early Tuesday morning after a container ship crashed into it, sending people into the water.

A cargo ship crashed into one of two main supports for the 2.5km long bridge at around 1:30AM EDT.

There is an ongoing search and rescue effort and authorities are looking for upwards of seven people.

  • Neuromancer@lemm.eeEnglish
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    7 months ago

    I watch ships in Astoria. I never see tugboats. The ship operate under theiR own power

    • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nzEnglish
      1·
      7 months ago

      I’m reasonably sure it’s up to the harbour master of the port in question, or whatever governing body in whichever jurisdiction applies.

      I imagine every port in the world has its own distinct set of regulations.