Ship Collision Leads to Key Bridge Collapse in Baltimore

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has offered resources to Maryland in response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, describing the event as “heart-wrenching”. Minnesota experienced a similar tragedy in 2007 when the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River collapsed, resulting in the deaths of thirteen people and injuries to 145. The bridge collapse in Minnesota, which occurred during rush hour and involved heavy construction equipment, led to a multimillion-dollar settlement between the victims and the engineering firm responsible for the bridge’s inspection.

Minnesota Governor Offers Maryland Assistance Post-Key Bridge Collapse

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz extended a helping hand to the people of Maryland following the devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, terming the tragedy as “heart-wrenching” on his Twitter account.

“We’re keeping the people of Maryland in our prayers and stand ready to provide any resources they might require during this challenging time,” he wrote.

Minnesota had its share of a similar disaster in 2007, when the Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour, resulting in the death of 13 people and injuring 145 others.

The collapse, attributed to heavy traffic and construction equipment on the bridge, led to a multimillion-dollar settlement between the victims and the engineering company responsible for inspecting the bridge.

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