JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse. Six people were missing and presumed dead.
Jacksonville has seven bridges. Mayor Donna Deegan addressed the collapse and tried to ease concerns residents might have about bridge safety in Duval County.
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“Undoubtedly, people are wondering about the safeguards in place to protect our infrastructure here in Jacksonville. The Dames Point Bridge, the only bridge that cargo ships calling JAXPORT sail under, has hard infrastructure (large concrete structures called “dolphins”) in place to protect the base of the bridge piers from any vessel impacts,” Deegan assured.
News4JAX Anchor Joy Purdy covered a story and shared her fear of bridges in 2022. Many News4JAX Insiders inundated Purdy with comments and praise about her vulnerability and shared their fears of bridges.
We want to hear from you. Does the recent collapse make you fearful of traveling across bridges, or do you feel safe?
News4JAX is talking with a psychologist about how to cope with bridge fears. Tune into The 10 O’Clock News to see the story.