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“I-35W bridge collapses”
By Matt McKinney, Star Tribune
Last update: August 01, 2007 – 6:45 PM
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The span of the Interstate 35W bridge across the Mississippi River collapsed into the river around 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, sending cars into the water, witnesses said.
The collapse left some cars intact on the deck of the bridge, but others tumbled into the river, according to Joe Blade, a resident of the Riverview Tower at 1920 South First St.
“The bridge is collapsed into the river,” said Blade, speaking to a reporter from his apartment in the tower. “There’s black smoke coming out from underneath it at the southern edge of the collapse.”
Another resident of the tower said she heard the bridge collapse.
“First I heard this huge roar,” said Leone Carstens. “I was at my computer. Initially I thought, Wow was that an airplane?””
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The bridge was crowded with rush hour vehicles when it collapsed, she said. Thick black smoke rose up from the bridge as at least one vehicle burned on the cement below, she said. She said she couldn’t make out vehicles in the water, but there was debris.”
Horrible.
Prayers for those folks.
Oh dear Lord.
Prayers for all.