Officials have confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two missing workers who were on the Francis Scott Key bridge when it tragically collapsed. The head of the Maryland State Police, Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., announced on Wednesday that divers located a red pickup truck submerged in approximately 25 feet of water.
Col. Butler Jr. stated, 'Divers recovered two victims of this tragedy who were trapped within the vehicle.' The families of the deceased workers have been notified by the Maryland State Police.
The workers were engaged in filling potholes on the bridge at the time of the incident. They hailed from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras, according to officials.
This devastating event serves as a stark reminder of the risks faced by those who work in infrastructure maintenance and construction. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the safety of such critical structures.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the cause of the bridge collapse and are working to ensure the safety of other workers who may be at risk. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the workers who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
