Report says that ship that hit a bridge in Baltimore lost propulsion and had warned of an accident | World

Ship after crashing into the bridge in Baltimore, United States. Jim WATSON/AFP

An unclassified report from the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency showed that the ship that crashed into a bridge in the city of Baltimore, in the United States, would have alerted coast guard authorities about the possible collision. The vessel would have lost propulsion when leaving the port. The information is from ABC News.

The text says that “the vessel notified the MD Department of Transportation (MDOT) that it had lost control of the vessel and that an alliance with the bridge was possible.”

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According to the Baltimore Fire Department, at least seven cars fell into the river and the search continues. The total number of missing people is unknown, but there are at least seven as well. According to Reuters, the ship’s crew members were found uninjured. The reasons for the accident are not yet known.

Firefighters said two people were rescued and one was “seriously injured.” At a press conference, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said the tide has been rising and is making the search difficult. Furthermore, they work with the possibility of more people being in the water.

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Baltimore is the largest city in the state of Maryland and has one of the most important seaports in the United States.

Due to the accident, Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency in an official statement. He said that he is looking for a quick mobilization of federal resources from the federal government. “We will remain in close contact with federal, state and local entities conducting rescue efforts as we continue to assess and respond to this tragedy,” he said.