Recovery efforts resumed in Maryland on Wednesday (March 27) following the tragic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident occurred early Tuesday when a large vessel struck the bridge, causing sections to fall into the Patapsco River. Among the missing were six construction workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
The US Coast Guard has declared that it believes the men have perished and plans to halt its extensive search and rescue operation. One of the victims identified was Miguel Luna, a 49-year-old husband and father of three from El Salvador. He had lived in Maryland for nearly twenty years and was working on bridge repairs when the collapse happened.
Miguel Luna’s wife, María del Carmen Castellón, expressed her anguish as the family awaited updates amid ongoing recovery efforts. Another victim, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, 38, from Honduras, was also among the missing workers. He had lived in the US for about eighteen years and left behind a wife and two children.
The workers, including Maynor, were performing pothole repairs when the bridge collapsed. They were employed by local contractor Brawner Builders, which handles maintenance contracts for bridges in Maryland. Jeffrey Pritzker, a senior executive at Brawner Builders, expressed shock at the incident, emphasizing the company’s commitment to safety.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the missing and presumed deceased individuals.