A large cargo ship crashed into the pillars of a major Baltimore bridge on Tuesday morning, causing it to partially collapse as vehicles and victims plunged into the waters below.

At least two people were rescued from under the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to James Wallace, the chief of the Baltimore City Fire Department. One of the victims is in “very serious condition,” he said.

Wallace said rescuers were looking for at least seven people; it’s unclear if that total includes the two who were already rescued.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency and the FBI is on the scene.

The 1.2-mile Francis Scott Key Bridge, named after the poet who wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner,” spans a major thoroughfare of East Coast shipping.

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Tue, March 26, 2024 at 12:47 PM GMT+1
What we know so far about the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse:

The bridge, a major thoroughfare of Intestate 695 that spans the Patapsco River south of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, collapsed Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large container ship.

This video is almost unbelievable. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore literally collapsed this morning after it was struck by this large ship. pic.twitter.com/rYuy4U2r7H

— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) March 26, 2024

Search and rescue missions are underway for up to 20 people, though the situation is still fluid, according to officials.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency. Moore also said emergency personnel are on the scene and his office is in close communication with the transportation secretary.

FBI Baltimore personnel are on scene at the Francis Scott Key Bridge and working side by side with our local, state and federal partners.

— FBI Baltimore (@FBIBaltimore) March 26, 2024

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Live updates after container ship collision

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