Bodies of Hispanic workers found after Baltimore bridge collapse

• Bodies found after Baltimore bridge collapse.
• Hispanic workers were killed in the accident.
• Authorities are investigating the crash.

A tragic event has shaken the city of Baltimore, Maryland and beyond, leaving a death toll and highlighting the vulnerability of those working in risky conditions.

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, after a cargo ship crashed into it, has claimed precious lives and left entire families in mourning.

In the midst of the tragedy, authorities have confirmed the discovery of the bodies of two of the workers feared to have lost their lives in the accident.

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2 bodies found after Baltimore bridge collapse

Following a full day of search and rescue efforts in the waters around the Key Bridge, the US Coast Guard has suspended rescue efforts. The recovery phase of this operation will begin in the morning pic.twitter.com/zFaT453gbN

— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 27, 2024

Alejandro Fernández Fuentes, 35, from Mexico and Dorlián Castillo Cabrera, 26, from Guatemala, were found inside a red pickup submerged in the murky waters of the river.

State police chief Roland Butler said their families have been informed of this painful news, which leaves an irreplaceable void.

Both men were part of a group of eight construction workers who were performing maintenance on Baltimore’s Key Bridge on the fateful night of the disaster, according to EFE.

All of them were from Latin America.

Hispanic workers were killed in the Key Bridge collapse

Two of the workers were rescued alive, although seriously injured, while the fate of the other four who are still missing remains unknown.

The tragedy takes on an even more heartbreaking hue because of the nationalities of the victims.

It has been confirmed that a Honduran and a Salvadoran are among the missing workers.

The diversity of those affected reflects the reality of a workforce composed of people from different parts of the world.

A difficult search operation

The Baltimore County Police Department would like to thank and recognize the members of the BCoPD Dive Team who have worked under extremely difficult conditions with our regional & federal partners to recover the bodies of two workers who were on the Key Bridge when it collapsed. pic.twitter.com/j480w5pyXg

— Baltimore County Police Department (@BaltCoPolice) March 27, 2024

Migrants often find construction jobs to support their families, taking on unnecessary risks.

Before the impact, the crew of the cargo ship sent an emergency signal, which gave police enough time to prevent further casualties.

The quick action of the authorities, who immediately closed the bridge to vehicular traffic, undoubtedly saved lives.

The search and rescue process has been complicated by adverse weather conditions and the presence of debris in the river.

Families of the missing workers anxiously wait for news

The work of divers has been hindered, and authorities have been forced to temporarily suspend the search until conditions improve.

However, the pain and uncertainty persist for the families of the missing, who anxiously await news about their loved ones.

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety in the workplace, as well as the need for adequate measures to prevent accidents like this in the future.

But for now, Baltimore mourns the loss of young and talented lives, whose dreams were cut short in a moment of devastation.