I-35 Bridge in Minneapolis Collapses Over Mississippi River - The Orange Mane

Bronco_Beerslug · 08-01-2007, 08:22 PM

During rush hour they say. Looks like at least a 1/2 mile span collapsed.
Looks pretty bad!

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Bridge falls into Mississippi River

4 minutes ago

MINNEAPOLIS - 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.

This video frame grab taken from KMSP television shows a burning tractor trailor at the scene of a freeway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. The entire span of the 35W bridge collapsed about 6:05 p.m. where the freeway crosses the river near University Avenue. (AP Photo/KMSP-TV)

The entire span of the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed about 6:05 p.m. A tractor-trailer caught fire, and flame and black smoke billowed into the sky.

Local television stations captured video of injured people being carried up the riverbank. There was no official word on injuries, but dozens of rescue vehicles were there. Divers were also in the water.

Some people were stranded on parts of the bridge that aren't completely in the water.

Garcia Bronco · 08-01-2007, 08:27 PM

That's tough. Their DOT has some questions to answer. As well as the company they probably conttract to inspect bridges and overpasses.

alkemical · 08-02-2007, 09:46 AM

I wish them well.

Rohirrim · 08-02-2007, 10:36 AM

I'm just happy to know that my tax dollars are being sent to Iraq where we can help them build their infrastructure.

alkemical · 08-02-2007, 11:03 AM

Maybe we can have a war on crumbling infrastructure!

TailgateNut · 08-02-2007, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

That's tough. Their DOT has some questions to answer. As well as the company they probably conttract to inspect bridges and overpasses.

Some asses will swing over this incident!

As Dman would say: guaranteed!

Meck77 · 08-02-2007, 04:55 PM

Just another wake up call that we need to take care of our country first.

W*GS · 08-04-2007, 01:21 AM

See

http://www.429truth.com

yavoon · 08-04-2007, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W*GS

See

http://www.429truth.com

wow they're still adding to that site? thats awesomely hilarious!

08-01-2007, 08:22 PM	#1
Bronco_Beerslug Angling in the Deep Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Texas Riviera, Southern Mountains Posts: 24,281	I-35 Bridge in Minneapolis Collapses Over Mississippi River During rush hour they say. Looks like at least a 1/2 mile span collapsed. Looks pretty bad! ---------------------------------------------------------- Bridge falls into Mississippi River 4 minutes ago MINNEAPOLIS - 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. This video frame grab taken from KMSP television shows a burning tractor trailor at the scene of a freeway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007. The entire span of the 35W bridge collapsed about 6:05 p.m. where the freeway crosses the river near University Avenue. (AP Photo/KMSP-TV) The entire span of the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed about 6:05 p.m. A tractor-trailer caught fire, and flame and black smoke billowed into the sky. Local television stations captured video of injured people being carried up the riverbank. There was no official word on injuries, but dozens of rescue vehicles were there. Divers were also in the water. Some people were stranded on parts of the bridge that aren't completely in the water.

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08-01-2007, 08:27 PM	#2
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,987 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	That's tough. Their DOT has some questions to answer. As well as the company they probably conttract to inspect bridges and overpasses.

08-02-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	I wish them well.

08-02-2007, 10:36 AM	#4
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 48,791	I'm just happy to know that my tax dollars are being sent to Iraq where we can help them build their infrastructure.

08-02-2007, 11:03 AM	#5
alkemical Guerrilla Ontologist rorrim\|mirror Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Future Posts: 42,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: Prima Materia	Maybe we can have a war on crumbling infrastructure!

08-02-2007, 04:55 PM	#7
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Just another wake up call that we need to take care of our country first.

08-04-2007, 01:21 AM	#8
W*GS Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 19,491	See http://www.429truth.com