From what I understand, the vessel lost power and issued a mayday. The crew knew something was wrong only 5 minutes before impact, issued a mayday which gave emergency services only 4 minutes to clear the bridge.
It seems like they were able to stop vehicles from going over it but couldn't get to the construction workers in time.
In this instance, it loses power and the emergency generator kicks in, then it loses power again and by this point it is too late to change course. The crew most likely did everything they could to stop this tragedy, it also looks like the black smoke that we see near the collision is from the pilot engaging the reverse thrust to try and stop it.
The thing with engine failures in vessels is that it just keeps going at the same speed and in the same direction until it is able to be corrected or eventually crashes into something.
I am astonished at how, thankfully, so many lives were saved because of the quick response from the first responders. They were even able to rescue two people from the water in those conditions at that time of the day. Their rapid response is truly impressive.
There's a clearer and longer video available online, I don’t think I’m allowed to link external websites but it actually annotates what happens and shows both losses of power. It is very upsetting to watch though. You can clearly see the construction workers vehicles right in the middle of the bridge.
I believe until it’s confirmed otherwise, this was a tragic and devastating accident for all involved. There are going to be so many conspiracy theories whirling around which is inevitable. I think, for many, is easier to fabricate another theory, or even reality, than to accept a terrible or tragic event.
It seems like they were able to stop vehicles from going over it but couldn't get to the construction workers in time.
In this instance, it loses power and the emergency generator kicks in, then it loses power again and by this point it is too late to change course. The crew most likely did everything they could to stop this tragedy, it also looks like the black smoke that we see near the collision is from the pilot engaging the reverse thrust to try and stop it.
The thing with engine failures in vessels is that it just keeps going at the same speed and in the same direction until it is able to be corrected or eventually crashes into something.
I am astonished at how, thankfully, so many lives were saved because of the quick response from the first responders. They were even able to rescue two people from the water in those conditions at that time of the day. Their rapid response is truly impressive.
There's a clearer and longer video available online, I don’t think I’m allowed to link external websites but it actually annotates what happens and shows both losses of power. It is very upsetting to watch though. You can clearly see the construction workers vehicles right in the middle of the bridge.
I believe until it’s confirmed otherwise, this was a tragic and devastating accident for all involved. There are going to be so many conspiracy theories whirling around which is inevitable. I think, for many, is easier to fabricate another theory, or even reality, than to accept a terrible or tragic event.