The Francis Scott Key Bridge is shown in this view from Rosslyn, Virginia, in 2016.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge partially collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a ship collision, local authorities said.
"I-695 Key Bridge collapse due to ship strike.
The 47-year-old 1.6-mile Francis Scott Key bridge, colloquially known as the Key Bridge, spans the Potomac River, linking Georgetown in the District of Columbia with Arlington County, Virginia.
"I'm aware of and en route to the incident at the Key Bridge.
Persons:
Francis Scott Key, Glenn Kukucka, Wallace, @GovWesMoore @JohnnyOJr, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M, Scott
Organizations:
Baltimore City, Maryland Transportation Authority, Baltimore Fire Department Battalion, CNBC, District of Columbia, U.S . Coast Guard, Baltimore Mayor
Locations:
Rosslyn , Virginia, Maryland, Georgetown, District, Arlington County , Virginia, U.S