On March 27th, recovery operations resumed in Maryland following the devastating collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident occurred when a vessel struck the bridge, causing portions of it to plummet into the Patapsco River. Tragically, six individuals, including construction workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, are presumed to have lost their lives in this horrific accident.
Among those missing is Miguel Luna, a 49-year-old husband and father of three from El Salvador, who had called Maryland home for nearly twenty years. Miguel was part of the crew tasked with repairing potholes on the bridge when the collapse occurred. His wife, María del Carmen Castellón, shared her heartbreak as the family anxiously awaits news amidst ongoing recovery efforts.
In an emotional interview with Telemundo 44, María expressed her devastation, stating, “We feel devastated because our heart is broken. We don’t know if they’ve rescued them yet. We’re just waiting to hear any news.” The uncertainty and grief faced by the families of the missing workers is unimaginable.
Another victim, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, a 38-year-old married father of two from Honduras, was also among the missing. Maynor had resided in the US for eighteen years. The six workers, including Maynor, were engaged in pothole repair activities on the bridge when the collapse occurred. They were employed by Brawner Builders, a local contractor known for their maintenance contracts for bridges in Maryland.
The senior executive at Brawner Builders, Jeffrey Pritzker, expressed profound shock at the unforeseen nature of the incident, emphasizing the company’s commitment to safety. “This was so completely unforeseen,” he remarked. “But we never foresaw that the bridge would collapse.”
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety precautions and the devastating consequences that can result from unforeseen accidents. Our hearts go out to the families of the missing and presumed dead during this challenging time.
