The Baltimore Ravens sent out prayers to the victims of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse Tuesday morning ... writing in a statement their "hearts go out to those who have been affected."
The bridge crumpled into the Patapsco River at around 1:30 AM ... after a large ship hit one of its support columns.
THE TERRIFYING COLLAPSE
Several vehicles were on the bridge when it crashed into the near-freezing water below ... and city officials say divers are now on the scene searching for victims.