Reporting by Adam R Jacobson and Cameron Coats
For millions of truckers, vacationers, “snowbirds” and daily commuters, the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Dundalk, Md., is a vital connector bridging the gap created by the Patapsco River between this east-of-Baltimore community and the city of Glen Burnie and Baltimore-Washington International Airport, to the south.
At 1:30am on Tuesday (3/26), the 1.6-mile bridge that is a part of Interstate 695 collapsed as a container ship accidentally struck a bridge pier after losing power. Vehicles on the bridge fell into the water; two individuals have been rescued while six remained unaccounted for as of 10am.
As listeners across the Baltimore region began their day, local radio and television stations were actively covering the story — as a community member actively engaging their audience to share stories and photos.
