Mayor Scott Statement on Recovery of Fifth Victim of Key Bridge Collapse

BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, May 2, 2024) - Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott released the following statement on the news that a fifth victim of the Key Bridge Collapse had been located and recovered.

“With the news that a fifth victim has been located, there is some small peace provided to another family amidst all the agony they’ve endured. I extend my gratitude to the entire Unified Command and the salvage teams for remaining focused on bringing closure to the families while working around the clock to clear the channel. While we continue to be heartbroken for all of these families, one more soul has been brought home, but one Marylander is still missing. To the family still waiting, our entire city joins you in hope for the same closure soon and shares in your grief. We continue to be here for you, in whatever way you need, now and always."


Declaración del alcalde Scott sobre la recuperación de la quinta víctima del colapso del puente Key

"Con la noticia de que se ha localizado a una quinta víctima, se brinda un poco de paz a otra familia en medio de toda la agonía que han soportado. Extiendo mi gratitud a todo el Comando Unificado y a los equipos de salvamento por permanecer enfocados en brindar un cierre a las familias mientras trabajan las 24 horas del día para limpiar el canal. Si bien seguimos desconsolados por todas estas familias, un alma más ha regresado a casa, pero todavía falta un habitante de Maryland. A la familia que aún espera, toda nuestra ciudad se une a ustedes con la esperanza de que pronto se produzca el mismo cierre y comparte su dolor. Seguimos estando aquí para ustedes, en lo que necesiten, ahora y siempre."

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