The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that a Singapore-flagged cargo ship named Dali struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in its collapse. The vessel was carrying a total of 4700 containers, out of which 56 were identified to contain hazardous materials. Additionally, two containers are missing overboard, but the Coast Guard assured that those in the water do not pose a threat as they do not contain hazardous materials.
A specialized hazmat team was dispatched to the ship to inspect the cargo and assess the situation. Vice Admiral Peter Gautier emphasized that the majority of the hazardous containers were located closer to the pilot house and were unaffected by the damage to the ship's bow. There has been no evidence of any release of hazardous materials at this time.
