Baltimore bridge collapse has ’huge economic impact’ for entire country, says governor

Maryland’s governor, Wes Moore, said it was ’imperative’ to get the port of Baltimore up and running as quickly as possible, saying its closure would gave an economic impact on everyone from car dealers to farmers. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to disrupt a vital shipping port which Moore said was responsible for 51m tonnes of foreign cargo. However, he said his current priority was search and rescue and to bring ’closure’ to the families of six people left unaccounted for and presumed dead who were part of a crew repairing potholes on the bridge. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Baltimore #BaltimoreBridge #US