BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have canceled their open workout and rally for fans following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The team issued the following statement:
In light of today's tragedy, tonight's open workout and rally for fans is cancelled. Our thoughts are with Baltimore.
Six people are currently missing after a large ship collided with the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore overnight, sending the bridge tumbling into the Patapsco River.
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A preliminary investigation revealed the 948-foot vessel lost control and struck a bridge support beam causing its collapse.
At the time of the crash, the bridge was undergoing construction, causing several people to fall in the water.