homeschoolmom Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 [url="http://wcco.com/topstories/local_story_213191448.html"]http://wcco.com/topstories/local_story_213191448.html[/url] (WCCO) Minneapolis The Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge near University Avenue has collapsed into the river. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of 35W are lying in the Mississippi River. There are multiple cars in the river and a couple cars on fire. According to one witness, there was a school bus full of children on the bridge. Cars are still on the bridge. Tons of concrete have collapsed and people are injured. Survivors are being carried up the riverbank. Some people are stranded on parts of the bridge that aren't completely in the water. A tractor-trailer is on fire at the collapse scene. Some cars are still precariously perched on the bridge. Sections of the bridge are mangled, some are pointing up in the air and some are in the river. "It is just horrific," said witness Marilyn Franzen, who saw the bridge collapse. Franzen said she saw a school bus that managed to stop before the going over the edge of the bridge that she said was carrying 20-30 children. According to witnesses, cars are crushed and mangled under the bridge where it collapsed onto the shore of the river. Street signs also crushed cars. The road has been under construction since the beginning of the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 My dad called to tell me to turn the tv on just a few minutes ago...a bridge over the Mississippi just collapsed. [url="http://www.townhall.com/news/us/2007/08/01/cars_fall_in_mississippi_after_collapse"]http://www.townhall.com/news/us/2007/08/01..._after_collapse[/url] Wow. Prayers for all the people involved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isilzha Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I've been watching it on FNC, its just horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicinsd Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Are all my phat phamily ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Oh... it's just horrible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 They are speculating that it was caused by a combination of heat, construction (there were several contruction vehicles, cement truck etc), and high number of cars (it happened at 6 pm) packed onto the bridge. They do not, at this time, suspect foul play. (I've heard that all of the children on the school bus were rescued... still have not heard a number of people involved though... it's a mess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I know! They said that Hennepin County Medical Center is sending people to North Memorial Hospital, because there are so many injuries coming in. Prayers for all those workers, tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 btw, HSfam and RussianGirl are accounted for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicinsd Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 OK how about TF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traichuoi Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 wow...living here for only 5 days now. this is so sad! I've been learning a few of the interstates and 35W is from what I've learned is big! btw, HSmom, I met with Terra Firma today. She said you'll be at the shindig she's having! Can't wait to meet you. You'll be the fourth phatmasser I've met. Prayers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamin Catholic Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 many prayers to everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 This is not meant to sound funny at all, but I really hope all my clown friends are OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissScripture Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 And now it sounds like a storm is supposed to happen in that area. Lots and lots of prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roamin Catholic Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 sadness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catholicinsd Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Have we heard from the other PMers from the Cities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now