At 1:30 AM, a cargo ship, the Dali from Singapore, collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing a massive portion to collapse into the water below.
The crash was so severe that it plunged multiple vehicles into the water, creating a horrifying spectacle.
Emergency services launched a quick search operation. "A developing mass casualty event," said a spokesperson, underlining the urgency.
The Dali, bound for Colombo, collided with a bridge column at 1:00 AM, setting off a complex rescue mission.
Coastguard and fire department efforts are ongoing amidst unstable conditions.