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Commanders Release Statement After Baltimore Bridge Collapse

The Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning, just 45 minutes away from Commanders Field.

The city of Baltimore is in a state of emergency after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed on Tuesday morning after being hit by a bypassing cargo ship.

Rescuers are currently searching for people who may have been on the bridge at the time of the collapse around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

The Washington Commanders, whose facility is just 45 minutes away from the bridge, released a statement in regards to the collapse.

"We are devastated by today’s tragic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge," the statement reads. "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."

The Baltimore Ravens also released a statement early Tuesday morning.

At the time of the publishing of this article, no deaths have been reported, but the search continues for six missing construction workers.