Crane arrives to remove toppled Francis Scott Key Bridge from river after being struck by ship

A crane arrived Friday in Baltimore to begin removing parts of the bridge that toppled into a major shipping cancel earlier this week after it was struck by a massive container vessel.

Crane crews will now begin try to clear wreckage from the Maryland Francis Scott Key Bridge from the Patapsco River. However, there are no plans as of yet to remove the vessel, which lost power and steering before crashing into a bridge plyon at about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. 

Six construction workers are still missing and are presumed dead following the accident. Two other workers were rescued by divers. 

According to NBC News, a second crane is expected to arrive on Saturday that can lift 400 tons. 

A container ship lost power early Tuesday morning and issued a mayday call before striking the bridge.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said that this bridge collapse will have a negative effect on the economy.

“This is not just about Maryland,” he said. “This is about the nation’s economy. The port handles more cars and more farm equipment than any other port in America.”