ANNAPOLIS, MD — Following the tragic collapse of a Maryland bridge, new details have emerged from the initial police dispatches, shedding light on the moments before and after the incident. According to reports by @DCNewsLive, first responders received mayday calls after a ship lost steering and stopped traffic from accessing the bridge, preventing civilian vehicles from being on the bridge at the time of collapse.
At the moment of the disaster, eight workers were on the bridge, engaged in filling potholes as part of maintenance efforts. Tragically, only two of these workers survived, with the remaining six unaccounted for and presumed dead. The emergency services’ quick response to the mayday calls and their immediate action to halt traffic likely prevented further casualties among the general public.
The incident has prompted an intense focus on bridge safety and maintenance practices, with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg overseeing the cleanup and recovery operations. The administration has assured that it will support Maryland through this challenging time, emphasizing the need for thorough investigation and swift action to prevent future tragedies.