Newly released video shows the shock and disbelief of police officers when they first arrived at the scene of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March. The officers were stunned as they saw the extent of the damage caused by the 100,000-ton cargo ship Dali crashing into the bridge’s supports. The video shows the officers discussing the cleanup efforts and the workers who were on the bridge at the time of the impact, with some still unaccounted for.
The dramatic moment captured on video shows the rescue of construction worker Julio Cervantes Suarez, the sole survivor of the crew working on the bridge that night. Suarez escaped from his truck as the bridge collapsed, with water up to his neck, calling out for his coworkers who did not respond. The officers express their concern for the missing workers and the challenges they face in finding new ways home due to the bridge’s closure.
The Maryland Transport Authority plans to use mechanical cutting tools and explosives to demolish what remains of the bridge, with plans to have it rebuilt and reopened by October 2028. The video serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of the collapse on the region and the heroic efforts to rescue those affected by the disaster.
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