Freeway bridge collapses into river during rush hour in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota (AP) -- A four-lane interstate bridge spanning the Mississippi River collapsed during evening rush hour Wednesday, sending vehicles and tons of concrete crashing into the water.
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My heart and prayers go out to the families of these people on who were on the bridge when it went down. It's sort of hard to watch these tragedies on CNN and FOX because it reminds me of 9/11 and shuttle crashes.
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just saw the news report.. that's crazy. I'll be sure to remember that, next time I take the Bridge on I-10 heading over the Mississippi :)
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Our tax dollars at work! I've already heard reports that the Governor and legislatior in MN. have been battleing over a DOT bill-Think about this next time you cross the RED on I-20!:eek: Do you think LADOT is taking care of US? So far, I guess....
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FOX NEWS -- Aug 2 2007 7:26 AM Rush Hour Bridge Collapse Kills 7 in Minneapolis |
I've always had a fear of high bridges like this one that collapsed. Every time I cross the one in Baton Rouge I am praying it stays in place till I get to the other side. The worst bridge I have ever driven across is the one in Seattle across the Tacoma Narrows coming into Tacoma. It's very, very scary!
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The Tampa Skyway Bridge is freaky to cross. When the wind is blowing to hard they shut it down. I have crossed it many times and fished under many times. It looks bad from the water and from the bridge. I too do not like tall bridges.
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Here is a picture of the Tacoma Narrows as it was collapsing in 1940 five months after they opened it. The bridge was rebuilt and another bridge was opened last month alongside it. It has the nickname of "Galloping Gertie".
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