January 7, 2009
Buffalo, New York
Bridge collapses into Mississippi River during rush hour in Minneapolis
This video frame grab taken from KMSP television shows the scene of a freeway bridge collapse 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)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An interstate bridge jammed with rush-hour
traffic suddenly broke into huge sections and collapsed into the Mississippi River Wednesday, pitching dozens of cars 60 feet into the water and killing at least seven people. Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack said more than least 60 people were injured and the death toll could rise. The eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge, a major Minneapolis artery, was in the midst of being repaired and had several lanes closed when it crumbled. (Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) |
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