Baltimore bridge collapse: Investigation into why ship collided with bridge ongoing, NTSB says

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference on Tuesday to provide an update on the Baltimore bridge collapse.

NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy said an investigation into the cause of the incident, and the resulting search and rescue operation are ongoing. However, as for the number of fatalities or injuries, she said the NTSB cannot provide comment.

Homendy also said the current priority is "addressing the needs of those impacted" — the families and loved ones of those involved in the incident.

"I know it's not a lot of information for the first day, but we just got here, and really the focus is on the families, the people that is our main focus," Homendy said.

Early Tuesday, a container ship collided with a major bridge in Baltimore, causing it to break in a few places and fall into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the chilly waters, and rescuers were initially searching for at least seven people.

Two people were pulled from the waters under the Francis Scott Key Bridge, one in serious condition, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace said earlier in the day. The fire chief said authorities “may be looking for upwards of seven people” but said that number could change.

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