Overview of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Tragedy
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday (Mar 26) night when a cargo vessel collision caused the collapse of a section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. This incident has resulted in the presumed deaths of six workers who were on duty at the time.
Details of the Incident
- The construction workers were engaged in repairing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when a Singapore-flagged container ship, Dali, struck one of its pillars.
- The impact of the collision caused the workers to fall into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River.
Victims of the Tragedy
Among the workers lost in this tragic event were Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval and Miguel Luna.
Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, a 38-year-old entrepreneur from Honduras, leaves behind a wife and two children – an 18-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter. He was known for his dedication to his family and his pursuit of a better life in the US.
Miguel Luna, a father of three from El Salvador, and his wife ran a food truck. Luna, who did not speak fluent English, was a well-known figure in the community.
Community Response
Members of the community expressed their sorrow and sympathy for the families of the victims. One individual who frequented Luna’s food truck shared his sentiments about the loss.
“It’s very sad. Having known him for almost one and a half years… it’s quite disheartening for everyone. I’m really feeling sorry for his family. He has… family over here and takes care of all of them. It’s quite sad for his family to know that he is missing,” he said.
