Sounds like at least 8 workers that were doing overnight repairs on the decking went into the water, only 2 rescued. Terrible.
Coulda been worse though. Pilots saved lives. Called in a mayday and they were able to shut down bridge traffic beforehand.
When there's an accident and deaths as a result it's often hard to see a bright side. In this case, tho, those Balto Co and AA Co Police that got traffic stopped are absolutely heroes. That is outstanding duty right there. Apparently it was only a few minutes between the mayday and the collision. If that's true, that's some crazy fast getting into action and getting shit done. Remarkable and Bravo!
That was 914 post on the city side. When I worked the Southern District, it was extremely rare to ever make it down that far because we were just too busy and it takes a while getting from Brooklyn and Fairfield down there. Understandable that AA county could respond faster.
It was being built when I was a young kid. I turned 8 in August of 77. I remember visiting Fort McHenry on a couple weekends and seeing the construction. My dad was a civil engineer and his company RKK had work in it. I don't know to what extent, but I remember him talking about it when we'd happen to go over it. What I never realized is just how BIG it was. All that steel piled up is taller than the ship. It has to be over 15 stories tall just in the girders that supported the road - not to mention its height over the water was greater than 150ft already. Sad day and just the beginning of big adjustments.
And could possibly be the last
I mean it took forever to get this game in Baltimore, you simply cannot take it for granted. However I’d gladly go on the road if it means we actually win, as we’ve done our prior times.
