FBI Baltimore Statement on Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse
FBI Evidence Response Team members work at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on March 26. Part of the collapsed bridge is seen on top of a cargo ship.
March 27 Update:
"The FBI's focus remains on the victims and all the families directly impacted by this tragedy. We grieve along with them, and along with all of Maryland," said William J. DelBagno, special agent in charge of the FBI Baltimore Field Office. "Our strength and resiliency are tested in times of crisis. But know the FBI is united with our partners and we will continue to provide any tool, resource or support necessary, every step of the way."
There is no specific and credible information to suggest any ties to terrorism at this time. The investigation is ongoing. FBI Baltimore will continue to support our partners at the local, state, and federal levels.
FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge William J. DelBagno has deployed to the unified command post.
"Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragedy, especially to the victims and their families," he said. "On behalf of the FBI, I would like to say we are with you and with the families involved.”
FBI Baltimore, the Bureau's Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG), the FBI Washington Field Office (WFO), and the FBI Laboratory have deployed the following personnel to assist the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MTAP) in this matter:
- Supervisory special agents
- Linguists
- Victim specialists
- Public information officer
- Airport/port liaison special agent
- Various task force officers
- WFO Underwater Search and Evidence Response Team divers
- FBI Laboratory Divers
CIRG and WFO are deploying specialized equipment to assist with this incident.
FBI ERT uses a sector scan sonar to locate vehicles underwater at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on March 26.
