Baltimore, Maryland bridge collapses - Page 2

Natureluvr · ‎06-14-2018

Oh my gosh…TERRIFYING!

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

OMG! This was the first thing I saw on the news when I turned on the TV. I'm hoping the rescue mission is successful.

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

@Shanus The bridge collapsed around 1:30 am. I don't think this is a rescue mission anymore.

It is a recovery mission. No one could live in deep cold water while likely injured for very long.

This is heartbreaking. I have always had a deep fear of bridges over water and have had nightmares about them. I have driven over that bridge countless times.

Skyegirl21 · ‎03-20-2010

How tragically bad. Praying for the people... It's a huge bridge, major artery- Takes years to rebuild bridges-

bigLou · ‎09-03-2013

GinaV24 · ‎07-23-2010

I woke up to see this on the news. What a terrible thing. Hoping that they are able to rescue the people who were on the bridge and prayers to their families and all of the first responders.

gardenman · ‎03-09-2010

In addition to the loss of life, the collapse seals the port of Baltimore. Ships already in the port are now trapped there until the wreckage is cleared. Ships coming to the port now can't get there and will need to be diverted elsewhere. That's potentially billions of dollars in terms of economic impact. Reopening the port will be a high priority. Clearing any wreckage from the shipping channels will be done as quickly as possible.

Rebuilding the bridge will take a long time, but they'll be working to get the shipping channel opened as quickly as possible. I would expect to see large cranes on barges moving to the area later today.

Fly!!! Eagles!!! Fly!!!

Lakelife62 · ‎05-09-2023

This is so sad. They can see cars under the water. I can't imagine the fear and panic of anyone on that bridge when it was struck. The pictures of how one minute the bridge was there and the next it was dropping into the water show how tenuously we cling to life. Anything can happen to anyone at anytime. Yet somehow we continue to go forward, despite it.

My sympathies to everyone involved, including those on the ship.

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Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

Later in life, my Dad developed a fear of driving over long bridges over water. He and I drove to NY (DH calls it Manhatten) for a wedding or something and Mom and my brother flew, but we wanted a car there to continue our trip to upstate to visit with all our family.

I had to drive over the bridge (may have been that one) for him...at 15 yrs. old w/o even a learner's permit. I was scared to death, but I remember he was more fearful of the traffic and holdups on a bridge over water. I don't love it now either since I think of that instance, but I manage to push through when necessary.

There's a long bridge over water/waterfalls, etc. on the way to Pinehurst NC that I had to drive over 7 days a week to care for my parents when they needed help. I didn't love it, but couldn't avoid it. Breathed easier when I reached the other side.