Removing people from below the bridges for safety. Rescue workers caught in traffic. All hospitals in the area have initiated their disaster/crisis plans.
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“Minneapolis Bridge Collapses Sending Cars Into Water Below”
Last Edited: Wednesday, 01 Aug 2007, 7:00 PM CDT
Created: Wednesday, 01 Aug 2007, 7:00 PM CDT
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “MINNEAPOLIS — A freeway bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed during evening rush hour Wednesday, sending many cars into the water.
Tons of concrete collapsed and there were injuries, authorities said. Survivors were being carried up the riverbank.”