Minneapolis I-35W Bridge Collapse

The I-35W bridge which links the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota collapsed during the evening rush hour. At least 50 vehicles are believed to have plunged into the Mississippi river below. At least a 7 people were reported killed with dozens more injured. About 100,000 cars a day travel over the bridge, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Witnesses reported hearing a massive rumble followed by massive clouds of dust and debris. The Deaprtment of Homeland Security have indicated terrorism did not play a role in the disaster. The bridge was 8 lanes wide and was 1907 feet in length. The bridge itself was under construction for road repairs. At least 20-30 people are reported missing. The Minnesota Twins baseball team have canceled their game against the Kansas City Royals for August 2.

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[sprinklefriend]

@idabossbowdown same thing happened to me after 9/11 (i'm from the county the pentagon is in), although that was also to do with the regular patrols by the air force... over single night, at the EXACT SAME MINUTE (i've forgotten the exact time but i know it was always to the minute) a helicopter flew over our house. but it didn't matter, usually it didn't wake me - i was already awake, images i saw driving by the pentagon right after it happened fresh in my mind.

[idabossbowdown]

i was down there walking on the other bridges when it happened that shit scared da hell outta me i couldn't sleep fo days

[myfave2]

I wasnt with them but that actually happened about 45 mins after my dad and sister crossed back from Wisconsin with my umm....i forgot how shes related to me but, yea, scary stuff! Luckily my ada wasn't cought in the collapse!

[JohnandMarlenafreak]

Gosh I was just there yestarday,it looks TOTALLY different now,it will open I believe October or so.

[faribaultcounty100]

Attention Minneapolis fire and HCMC ambulance; attention Minneapolis fire and HCMC ambulance. You're wanted on I-35W; you're wanted on I-35W bridge that has collapsed; that has collapsed. Time paged 18:07.

[kljMN2]

I'm getting chills again just watching it.... I don't know why I watch these clips so much - I suppose it's a big moment in Minnesota's history I guess...

[kljMN2]

I'm in Minnesota and I have to admit, I was almost thinking it was terrorism

[jaha56]

I remember watching this the night it happened with my mother. God bless the victims and their families. This was one of the most defining moments of 2007 and will certainly be remembered for years to come. Again, God bless everyone effected by this horrible event.