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Major Baltimore Bridge Collapses After Ship Collision

Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore opened in 1977 (Credit: AFP)

A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed Tuesday after a ship collided with it, crashing into water below and seemingly bringing vehicles with it.

Dramatic CCTV footage shows what appears to be a container ship hitting a footing of the Francis Scott Key bridge, sending it plunging into the Palapsco river, followed by the greater part of the massive structure.

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