Six people who were working on patching the bridge fell into the water and are presumed dead. Two others survived, but one was in serious condition at the time of being saved.
Among the missing are Guatemalans, Hondurans and Mexicans. Ship arrivals and departures from the Port of Baltimore have been suspended indefinitely. The loss of the bridge is expected to disrupt traffic in the area and the activity of a vital commercial port.. The bridge collapse in Baltimore: how in 90 seconds a group of "heroes" stopped traffic before the collapse. Some vehicles miraculously escaped.