A tragic event in Baltimore
In a tragic incident, rescue teams in Baltimore have presumed dead the six workers missing in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The event has left the community shocked and has generated a great loss for the city.
Intense rescue efforts
Since the moment of the collapse, rescue teams have worked tirelessly to find the missing workers. Two of the eight workers had already been rescued during the morning, but hopes of finding the other six alive faded as time passed.
From search and rescue to recovery
Local authorities, including the United States Coast Guard, Maryland State Police and the Baltimore City Fire Department, have announced that the search and rescue operation has been converted to a recovery operation. This means that efforts will focus on finding the lifeless bodies of missing workers.
The victims and their families
The six missing workers are from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico. They were between 30 and 40 years old, and left behind partners and children. They were residents of the Dundalk and Highlandtown neighborhoods, which has generated great sadness in the community.
The incident and its consequences
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has had a significant impact on the city of Baltimore and the country’s economy. The bridge was an important connecting route between the two shores of the city and its collapse has generated traffic problems and paralyzed the port of Baltimore, one of the most important on the East Coast of the United States.
Federal Government Support
President Joe Biden has announced that the federal government will pay for the reconstruction of the bridge. This is a sign of the government’s commitment to the city of Baltimore and its support of the community in this difficult time.
Global impact
The blockage of the Port of Baltimore due to the bridge collapse also has global implications. Maritime traffic is affected and adds to other challenges facing international trade today.