The Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning after a ship struck it, officials say. Rescue efforts are underway after several vehicles fell into the water below. A vessel traveling out was believed to have struck a column of the bridge around 1:30 a.m.
What to know about the Francis Scott Key Bridge
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... The Patapsco River remains one of the most vital means for shipping on the East Coast. It's also where "The Star-Spangled Banner" was born, inspiring Francis Scott Key -- whom the bridge is named after -- to compose the U.S. national anthem in 1814.
"Scholars believe the span crosses within 100 yards of the site where Francis Scott Key witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry on the evening of Sept. 12, 1814," according to the MDTA. ...
The latest data from the Maryland state government report revealed more than 12.4 million vehicles crossed the bridge in 2023. ...
@#58
Misinformation runs rampant after Baltimore bridge collapse
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... Within hours, X accounts with hundreds of thousands of followers were promoting baseless claims that the Dali had been the victim of a cyber-attack or had intentionally rammed into the bridge.
- - - Much of the misinformation was being pushed by "verified" users who pay for a premium subscription that boosts their posts.
- - - Some verified right-wing accounts speculated that corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives were to blame for the disaster " a claim also embraced during a spate of recent aircraft safety issues.
- - - Several antisemitic accounts with blue check marks claimed that the "attack" was perpetrated by Israel. ...
Right-Wing Media Blames Bridge Collapse on Open Border' and COVID Lockdowns
While Fox's Maria Bartiromo tried linking the disaster to border policies, Matt Schlapp suggested it had something to do with post-COVID labor policy.
That didn't take long.
Hours after a cargo ship destroyed Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge on Tuesday, right-wing pundits, Fox hosts, and GOP lawmakers found a way to blame the deadly disaster on Democratic policies and their favorite culture-war battles.
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Baltimore bridge collapse caused by DEI efforts, Utah Rep. Phil Lyman says
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... Lyman, who is also running for Utah governor, later said his social media team had posted the comment without his approval. He also took responsibility for the post.
Lyman was responding to a post from the Young Conservative Federation attacking Port of Baltimore Commissioner Karenthia Barber, a Black woman who, according to her professional biography, owns a consulting firm that includes "diversity, equity and inclusion audits and consulting."
"This is what happens when you have Governors who prioritize diversity over the wellbeing [sic] and security of citizens," Lyman posted Tuesday morning. ...
"The DALI container ship that struck Baltimore's Key Bridge dropped its anchor prior to impact as part of its emergency procedures after losing propulsion, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement Tuesday."
#96 | POSTED BY DONNERBOY
Too late.
At least the racist bridge is destroyed, hopefully they don't rebuild it, it would be a blight on the African American community again. if they do rename it.
When the Bridge in MD is Rebuilt, Rename it Because Francis Scott Key Was a Slave Owner
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