Divers have recovered two bodies from the Patapsco River following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
The fatal incident occurred after a Singapore-flagged cargo ship crashed into the structure on Tuesday (26 March).
Source: Los Angeles Times
The deceased are two of the six workers who have been presumed dead.
At present, the four other workers are still missing.
According to the Los Angeles Times, divers discovered the bodies in a pickup truck submerged in 25 feet (7.6m) of water near the middle of the bridge.
Source: Reuters
The two workers are identified as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, and Dorlian Castillo Cabrera, 26.
Mr Fuentes was a Mexican native, whereas Mr Cabrera was originally from Guatemala.
Citing Maryland State Police, CNN noted that it was almost impossible to survive the freezing conditions of the river after many hours.
Source: CNN
Although four more workers are still missing, authorities have suspended search-and-rescue efforts.
Colonel Roland Butler of the Maryland State Police highlighted that the amount of debris from the wreckage has hindered divers from searching for the bodies.
In light of the predicament, they will instead channel their efforts to a salvage operation, USA Today reported.
“Based on sonar scans, we firmly believe that the vehicles are encased in the superstructure and concrete that we tragically saw come down,” the colonel shared.
He also stressed that they are committed to helping the affected families find closure.
A total of eight workers were on the bridge when it collapsed. Two of them were rescued.
Also read: 6 workers presumed dead following Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, rescue mission suspended
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