Joe Biden says there is no sign of intentionality in the collapse of the Baltimore city bridge.
Joe Biden, the President of the United States, announced following a cargo ship’s collision with the Francis Scott bridge in Baltimore city, which caused parts of it to collapse, that there are no signs of intentionality in the bridge’s collapse.
Around 1:30 AM local time on Tuesday, the main Baltimore bridge in Maryland, USA, completely collapsed due to a collision with a massive cargo ship against one of its pillars.
The Baltimore city fire department announced that at least 7 people and several vehicles have fallen into the water, and efforts are underway to rescue them. However, Synergy Marine, the owner of the cargo ship flying the Singaporean flag, has announced that none of the ship’s crew have been injured.
Joe Biden, the President of the United States, in remarks at the White House on Tuesday local time, said there are no signs that the collapse of the Francis Scott bridge in Baltimore was the result of an intentional act.
The President promised a significant response from the central government and said he has spoken with Wes Moore, the Governor of Maryland, and the two Maryland Senators.