Richmond, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Governor Glenn Youngkin told reporters he has spoken with Maryland's top executive to offer help from Virginia following the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Youngkin said he spoke to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore about the collapse and told Moore that Virginia “stands ready” to assist Maryland.
“Our prayers are with the families affected and the courageous rescue efforts underway following the tragic incident at Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge,” Youngkin said.
Youngkin said coordinated efforts between the Port of Baltimore and the Port of Virginia in Hampton Roads would help take some of the shipping traffic and keep trade moving.
"We have our first ocean carrier that was supposed to be heading to Baltimore, making a stop in Virginia and unloading all of their Baltimore cargo here," Governor Youngkin said. "We've got capacity to do it and I think that's really important. But at the top of the list is that we're just we're ready to move when he needs it."
