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DebbieD Posts: 3,540

bear_sad   I just saw that a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis has collapsed at rush hour http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/minnesota_bridge_collapse   

I dearly, dearly hope no TTers were involved.  So far it sounds as though most have escaped injury.  I think the bridge collapsed of its own accord...ie, nothing 'terrorist' linked to it.  How scary though  bear_cry

Tammy Beckoning Bears
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I just saw that too Debbie.   I can't even imagine how terrifying that must be for the motorist/families involved.   I too hope everyone is o.k.

SueAnn Past Time Bears
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Just terrible!  I don't see how there wouldn't be multiple fatalities.   bear_cry  bear_cry  bear_cry  bear_cry

Densteds Densteds
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How terrible! I just heard it on the news in Australia! hoping not too many hurt.

tuppies teddies Tuppies Teddies
Lindenow, Central Gippsland
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I just heard it too coming home in the car.  Prayers going out to the people involved and to the rescuers...

valewoodbears Valewood Bears
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I just saw the news, how awful.  This should never have happened, think it was an old bridge but they should be maintained regularly.

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Jodi Falk Bears by Jodi
Gahanna , Ohio USA
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My husband is there 3 miles from it, on a business trip !! I called him last night he is ok. Thank GOD those children were ok on that bus !! Looks like 17  dead today .... I fear more to come, allot not accounted for. Dear GOD please be with all of those people and their loved ones !!

Cleathero Creations Cleathero Creations
Ripley, Queensland
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bear_sad  :pray:
How dreadful.  we are nly hearing bits and pieces so I hope the losses are not too great.

DebbieD Posts: 3,540

It could even be a newer bridge that's failed; the standards for safety seem to have fallen in bridge construction.  Thinking about it, though, I wonder if it was windy yesterday.  If the wind hit the correct resonate frequency for the bridge, it could have set up a motion and caused the collapse. 

However, from what I read yesterday, a huge portion just collapsed....which to me sounds like it was not prepared for the weight load that was present on the bridge. 

I have to admit, plunging in a car into a river is one of my personal nightmares  bear_cry   My heart goes out to all involved in this one.  bear_cry

Jodi Falk Bears by Jodi
Gahanna , Ohio USA
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Tha pictures are amazing that they keep showing on the TV. Just terrible !!!

BootButtonBears BootButtonBears
Adelaide
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This is just awful and heartbreaking news.  My thoughts go to all the families involved.

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