The world woke up to a horrible tragedy on Tuesday morning, as Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a cargo vessel hit it. Per USA TODAY: “A massive search effort was underway Tuesday for six construction workers” who were working there when the vessel hit.
Some in the sports world sent its prayers and messages of gratitude to first responders, and that included Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and the franchise itself. The Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders did the same on social media.
Here’s a roundup of what we saw on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday morning:
We will get through this together, Baltimore 🧡 pic.twitter.com/IzeTXfehgh
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) March 26, 2024
Statement from the Baltimore Ravens: pic.twitter.com/8O2y6wM4sF
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) March 26, 2024
For the people and their families that was apart of the collapsing Bridge in Baltimore my heart, thoughts and prayers are with you all…🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) March 26, 2024
We are devastated by today’s tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Our hearts go out to those affected, their families and all of Baltimore. We have immense gratitude for the brave first responders working tirelessly in search and rescue efforts.
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) March 26, 2024
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) March 26, 2024
Prayers up for everyone involved with the Key Bridge accident 🙏🏿
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) March 26, 2024