A cargo ship named Dali lost power and rammed into a support pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The collision caused a section of the bridge to collapse into the Patapsco River.
Six construction workers on the bridge were presumed dead, with two bodies recovered and four missing. Two other workers were rescued.
The ship's crew issued a distress call before the crash, allowing authorities to stop traffic and potentially saving lives.
Both the city and state declared emergencies to facilitate response and recovery efforts.
Initial rescue efforts transitioned to recovery as hope for finding survivors dwindled.
The National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigation into the cause of the crash.
The incident raised questions about the vulnerability of aging infrastructure to large vessels.
The bridge collapse not only disrupted transportation but also dealt a blow to Baltimore's cultural identity and its immigrant community.