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Two Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City helicopter crews are part of rescue and recovery teams sent to Baltimore after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Tuesday morning.
Coast Guard watchstanders received a report into the Coast Guard Sector Maryland - National Capital Region command center at 1:27 a.m. reporting a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Additionally, it was reported that the bridge collapsed and there were reports of people in the water.
Two crews from Atlantic City have been conducting search-and-rescue patterns throughout the day, a spokeswoman told BreakingAC.
There have been no reports of recovery by any Coast Guard crew.
The first flight crew consists of Pilots Lt. Commander Emily Bogdan and Lt. Cade Benson,Flight Mechanic AMT Shelby Dolby and Rescue swimmer AST Joshua Register.
The second crew includes Pilots Commander Ryan Popiel and Lt. Junior Grade Nico Manalang, Flight Mechanic AMT1 Christopher Gay and Rescue Swimmer AST3 Luke Singer.
Closeup view of ship losing power twice before hitting the bridge.
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Response boat crews from Coast Guard Stations Curtis Bay and Annapolis have crews deployed to the incident for active search and rescue. Coast Guard investigators and pollution responders also responded.
An Urgent Marine Information Broadcast was issued regarding the incident and a 2,000-yard safety zone issued for the surrounding waters. Mariners are urged to avoid the area.
This story is developing. Check back with BreakingAC.com for updates.
