How Many People Were Saved In The Baltimore Bridge Collapse

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Bridge Over Troubled Waters (or Not)

So, you wanna know how many people survived the Baltimore bridge collapse? Cue dramatic music. Well, buckle up, because this story is a rollercoaster of emotions (mostly horror).

How Many People Were Saved In The Baltimore Bridge Collapse
How Many People Were Saved In The Baltimore Bridge Collapse

A Bridge Too Far

Let's rewind a bit. It was a dark and stormy night (okay, not really, but it sounds dramatic). A big ol' ship decided to have a little too much fun and crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. And by "fun," I mean "catastrophic disaster." The bridge, being a dramatic diva, decided to take a plunge into the Patapsco River, taking a few unlucky souls with it.

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Who Survived the Apocalypse?

Now, for the big question: how many people lived to tell the tale? Drumroll, please... dramatic pause Two! Just two brave souls managed to escape the watery grave. Talk about beating the odds! They must have some seriously good luck charms.

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Unfortunately, not everyone was as lucky. Six people lost their lives in this tragic event. It's a heartbreaking reminder of how fragile life can be, especially when you're standing on a bridge that decides to go swimming.

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The Aftermath: More Drama Than a Reality TV Show

The aftermath of the collapse has been nothing short of chaotic. Rescue teams, engineers, politicians, and conspiracy theorists (yes, really) have all descended on the scene. It's like a real-life episode of "Disaster Strikes."

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The bridge itself is a complete and utter mess. It's like someone took a giant pair of scissors and went wild on it. Engineers are scratching their heads, trying to figure out how to piece it back together without it turning into a Jenga nightmare.

How to...

  • How to avoid being on a bridge when it collapses: Easy, don't be on a bridge. Problem solved.
  • How to become a bridge collapse expert: Watch a lot of disaster movies and eat a lot of popcorn.
  • How to build a bridge that won't collapse: Hire a really good engineer who doesn't watch too many disaster movies.
  • How to swim if your bridge collapses: Take swimming lessons. And maybe avoid bridges.
  • How to cope with the fear of bridges: Get a therapist or start a support group. Or just stick to tunnels.
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