Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Container Ship Collides With Support Column. Here's A Look At Its History!

Baltimore's Key Bridge, named after the author of the US national anthem. It was named after an American attorney who wrote the lyrics the US national anthem -- The Star Spangled Banner.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a significant Maryland landmark, plunged into the river after being struck by the Dali vessel.

The incident shed light on the history of the Key Bridge.

The Bridge was opened to traffic in March 1977, marking a milestone in Maryland's transportation planning

It is to be noted that Baltimore is a major American city just outside of Washington.

The bridge's construction began in August 1972, eventually becoming one of the longest continuous truss bridges in the United States.

Francis Scott Key, inspired by the sight of the American flag during a crucial victory in the War of 1812, penned the lyrics of the US national anthem.

The Key Bridge, spanning 1.6 miles across the Patapsco River, stood as a vital transportation route, with a significant span of 1,200 feet and a height of 185 feet.

The information has been taken from the official website of Preservation Maryland.