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Francis Scott Key Bridge, as seen from the Baltimore side, following its collapse in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S., March 26, 2024. /Reuters
Rescue teams searched for at least seven people early on Tuesday after a major bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore collapsed when struck by a Singapore-flagged container ship, the Dali, officials said at a briefing.
One person was taken to hospital in "a very serious condition," Baltimore City Fire Department Chief James Wallace told reporters, while a second was uninjured. "We may be looking for upwards of seven individuals."
He said sonar detected the presence of vehicles submerged in the water.
Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) said on Tuesday that it was in contact with the U.S. Coastguard and the management company of the Singapore-registered ship, Synergy Marine Group.
"As the flag state, MPA will provide full cooperation to the U.S. Coast Guard in its investigations," it said in a statement. "MPA will also be investigating the incident." It said there were 22 crew aboard the Dali at the time of the incident.
Synergy Marine Group previously said no injuries were reported among its crew members and that the cause of the incident was "yet to be determined."
But Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley has told reporters that "there is absolutely no indication that there's any terrorism," and the incident will be investigated.
(With input from agencies)