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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

Posted By: daiku

Minneapolis Bridge Collapse - 08/02/07 05:15 PM

The I35W bridge is less than 2 miles from our shop.
Here's a video showing the bridge going down.

Happened in the middle of the evening rush. I cross this bridge all the time, and one of my joiners commutes across it twice a day. All present and accounted for, though, including all our friends and family. Too close to home.... CB.



I-35W on the right, a 6-lane freeway. 10th st bride on the left.


The approaches also collapsed onto the roads that run under the freeway along the river.





Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse - 08/02/07 06:02 PM

Did this just happen?
Are people OK?
Looks bad....
Posted By: daiku

Re: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse - 08/02/07 06:07 PM

This happened last night around 6pm. 4 confirmed dead, but at least 20 are still missing. About 50 cars went down. CB.
Posted By: Timber Goddess

Re: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse - 08/02/07 06:10 PM

Oooo...that's sad frown
I suppose they're investigating the cause...
Any info on that?
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