Posts tagged Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

• Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Recovery Work Continues This Morning

  Shannon Weidemann | August 02, 2007 9:29 AM | 0 CommentsMinneapolis, MN Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Yesterday during the evening rush hour the Interstate 35W bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River. The official death tolls stands at 4 and 20 people are reported as missing. The bridge was full of cars, trucks and a school bus. All of the children on the school bus have been accounted for and several are being treated at local hospitals for their injuries. Today's focus by rescue crews...

• 35W Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis

  Staff Writer | August 01, 2007 6:56 PM | 0 CommentsMinneapolis, MN Category: Miscellaneous
  

  The 35W Bridge in Minneapolis has collapsed into the Mississippi River during rush hour this afternoon. There are reports of fatalities and injuries but no numbers at this time. The accident occurred about 6:05 PM, and according to witnesses, the bridge was packed with bumper-to-bumper traffic at the time of collapse. At this hour there are still motorists trapped on the bridge. Every ambulance...