Two feared dead, six construction workers buried after Baltimore bridge collapse

Tragic news reverberated through Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26, as a cargo ship collided with the iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in a devastating accident that claimed the lives of two individuals and left six construction workers buried under debris. Among the missing were Miguel Luna, 49, and Maynar Suazo, 37, both cherished members of their families and valued members of the community. Luna, a devoted father of three, had dedicated years to his work on the bridge, while Suazo, a father of two, had journeyed to the United States in pursuit of a better life for his loved ones.

In the wake of the collision, families were gripped by anguish and uncertainty as they awaited news of their missing loved ones. Despite valiant efforts by rescue teams, only two workers have been successfully recovered thus far. The force of the impact caused the collapse of the bridge, plunging the workers into the waters of the Patapsco River. Search and recovery operations persist as the community grapples with shock and sorrow, united in mourning the loss and fervently praying for the comfort and solace of the victims’ families.