Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse in Maryland: Read the Full Recap About the Incident in Baltimore

Fire Department Official Says Authorities Will Continue Search 'Until Our Work Is Done'

Kevin Cartwright, director of communications of the Baltimore City Fire Department, spoke with reporters Tuesday afternoon about the search and rescue operation.

Cartwright said the efforts pose a "challenge" because the water is "deep" and "cold," while visibility is "low."

"We'll be right back tomorrow, and we will be right back here the next day until our work is done," he said.

Coworker of 6 Missing Construction Workers Calls Them 'Good People'

A coworker of the six construction workers who remain missing after Tuesday's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse spoke out in a Spanish-language interview with PEOPLE. 

Jesus Campos says that he was an acquaintance with the six individuals and called them "good people."

He says that he learned that the six individuals “were on the bridge when it fell” and were still in the water when he arrived at work Tuesday morning. 

Instead of heading back home after the incident, Campos explains that he decided to go to a site nearby.

“I thought, perhaps people don’t even know their names or what kind of people they were that fell into the water,” he adds.

6 Individuals Remain Missing as Search Efforts Continue: Gov.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Tuesday afternoon that the search and rescue operation remains ongoing and that there was "no new information" to share.

"There is not a single resource that we will hold off on deploying," the governor added. "I have already authorized the deployment of everything from air, land and sea resources to make sure that this search and rescue operation is carried out to its fullest intent."

"That's a pledge we made to these families," Moore told reporters.

'Twisted Metal and Debris' Complicating Search Efforts, County Official Says

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said in a social media post that underwater drones have seen “an abundance of twisted metal and debris” after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday, according to The New York Times.

The conditions have made it unsafe for divers to look through the debris, per the report.

Cargo Ship That Struck Baltimore Bridge Had 2016 Accident in Belgium: Report

The Dali cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday also reportedly had a crash incident in 2016 in Belgium. 

In July 2016, the Antwerp Port authorities said the Dali hit a quay as it tried to exit the North Sea container terminal, Reuters reported.

Further details are not available about what led to the previous incident, but the vessel reportedly remained at the dock for repairs for some time.

"As a general rule, these accidents are investigated and ships are only allowed to leave after experts have determined it is safe for them to do so," the Antwerp Port told the outlet.

NTSB Says 'Our Thoughts Are with the Families' as Search and Rescue Operations Continue

National Transportation Safety Board Chairperson Jennifer Homendy said in a news briefing Tuesday afternoon that the agency is "standing back" to allow authorities to continue their search for victims.

"A search and rescue is still underway," Homendy said. "We are very hopeful and again our thoughts are with the families and our loved ones."

Homendy said it was not the job of the NTSB to "speculate" about what happened, saying they will continue to "provide facts."

"There isn't a lot we can share right now because the focus has been on the people," she added.

Patient Discharged Following Bridge Collapse, Hospital Says

One of the two victims rescued from the Patapsco River after the bridge collapse has been released from the hospital.

The victim, who has not been identified at this time, was taken to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center and was released on Tuesday afternoon, according to CBS News and Fox affiliate WBFF.

The second rescued victim declined medical attention.

PEOPLE has reached out to the hospital for comment.

Biden Says Bridge Collapse Was the Result of 'Terrible Accident'

Speaking about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, President Joe Biden said that everything "so far indicates that this was a terrible accident."

“Our prayers are with everybody involved in this terrible accident and all the families, especially for those waiting for the news of their loved one right now," the president said. "I know every minute in that circumstance feels like a lifetime.”

Biden also said that all federal resources will be offered as emergency workers continue to respond.

"I mean all the federal resources," he added. "We're gonna rebuild this port together."

Cruise Industry 'Deeply Saddened' by Bridge Collapse, Says Voyages Are Suspended

A spokesperson for the Port of Baltimore told The Washington Post that it remains unclear how Tuesday's bridge collapse will impact the cruise line industry.

With vessel traffic in and out of the port now suspended until further notice, the three cruise lines that travel in and out of Baltimore have responded.

Royal Caribbean International told the paper that they were "deeply saddened" by the incident and that they will contact travel and guest partners once decisions on ongoing and upcoming sailings are made. 

Carnival Cruise Line said that it was “premature for us to comment on possible impacts to upcoming sailings,” according to the report. Norwegian doesn't have sailings scheduled out of the port until later this year.

Both Royal and Carnival reportedly had sailings that left the port days before the incident.

President Joe Biden Has Been Briefed on Collapse, White House Says

The White House released a photo on X, formerly known as Twitter, as President Joe Biden was being briefed on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on Tuesday.

"This morning, I convened senior members of my team for a briefing on the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge," the president said in the post.

"I've directed my Administration to ensure every federal resource is available to assist search and rescue efforts and response to this terrible incident," Biden added.

The president was seen with a diagram detailing the collapse in the released photo.

Baltimore Rep. Calls Bridge Collapse 'an Unthinkable Horror'

"The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is an unthinkable horror," said Rep. Kweisi Mfume, whose district includes the Port of Baltimore and the Francis Scott Key Bridge, in a statement.

"We are all trying to respond accordingly," his statement read. "I've spoken directly with Secretary Buttigieg and the White House. They are responding with all of the assets at their disposal."

"Our prayers right now are for the missing individuals and victims of this tragedy," he added. "We thank God for the effective service of our first responders."

Resident Says He Thought Bridge Collapse Was Initially a 'Sonic Boom'

Jim, who lives about a mile away from the Francis Scott Key Bridge, told Sky News he awoke around 1:30 a.m. local time to the bridge's collapse, calling it an "indescribable sound."

"At first I thought it was a sonic boom from the aircraft," he said. "I never imagined something like this could happen."

5 Submerged Vehicles Have Been Found in the Water, Says Baltimore Fire Chief

Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told CNN authorities have detected five vehicles underwater with infrared and side-sonar technology.

He said that eight dive teams were performing search and rescue operations amid the discovery of three passenger cars, a cement truck and an unidentified fifth vehicle.

"It's the dynamic of an incident like this, operating in a space of uncertainty, it just makes things very difficult," Wallace said. "Add darkness to it, it becomes dangerous."

Warning from Ship's Crew Likely Saved Lives: 'These People Are Heroes,' Governor Says

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said that the cargo ship's crew issued a "mayday" call after the freighter lost power just before it struck the bridge around 1:30 a.m. ET.

“We had officials that were able to begin to stop the flow of traffic so that more cars were not on the bridge,” he said at the news conference. “Many of the vehicles were stopped before they got on the bridge, which saved lives.”

“These people are heroes. They saved lives,” the governor said.

Moore noted that the cargo ship was moving at "a very, very rapid speed" at the time of the crash.

8 Construction Workers Were Working on the Bridge When It Collapsed, 6 Remain Missing: Official

Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld told reporters that eight workers were repairing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when the collapse occurred.

“So we understand that it had nothing to do with a structural issue at all at the facility," he said in the news conference.

Wiedefeld said there were “six unaccounted for,” all of whom are thought to be the construction workers.

"At this time, it is an active search and rescue mission," he added.

At Least 2 People Rescued amid Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Baltimore Fire Department Chief James Wallace said during a press conference on Tuesday following the bridge collapse that at least two people have been rescued from the water.

"We are still very much in an active search and rescue posture at this point and we will continue to be for some time," Wallace told press. "We have a large area that we have to search. This includes on the surface of the water, subsurface, as well as on the deck of the ship itself."

Calling the situation a "very large incident," Wallace said that authorities are looking for "upwards of seven individuals" — but noted that number could still change.