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Florida offers disaster support to Maryland after Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 continues to follow developments after a major bridge collapse in Baltimore.

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New drone video shows an up-close look at the damage after a container ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, knocking most of it down.

Officials have suspended the search for six people who are unaccounted for.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now offering the state of Maryland his support.

DeSantis is directing the Florida Division of Emergency Management to offer assistance to the state of Maryland, if needed, following the collapse.

Read: What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

“The state of Florida stands willing to help, and our prayers are with the victims and first responders,” DeSantis said.

Channel 9 spoke with local officials who said they don’t believe any of the six people reported missing, believed to be construction workers, will not be found alive.

Read: Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse: Here are major US bridge collapses caused by vessels

This is due to the length of time they have been missing and the cold-water conditions at the bridge collapse scene.

Maryland officials said a container ship lost power and crashed into the bridge around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

Watch: ‘More than willing’: Florida Port Council CEO offers help after Baltimore bridge collapse

ABC News obtained records showing the ship was inspected in June, and issues were found with propulsion and auxiliary machinery concerning gauges and thermometers.

See more in the video above.

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