Bridge over the Mississippi collapses

[LindaNY]

this is a horrible tragedy. So far there are three dead and I fear there will be many more.

www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,291790,00.html

MINNEAPOLIS — The I-35W highway bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed during evening rush hour Wednesday, sending many cars and motorists into the water.

Authorities tell Fox News that there are between 20- 30 people in the river while witnesses told the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that at least 20 cars may have been involved. Click on the live videos if you are able. It's absolutely astounding that some survived.

Tons of concrete have collapsed and survivors are being carried up the riverbank. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of 35W are lying in the Mississippi River, according to local CBS affiliate WCCO-com.

Pieces of bridge wreckage lay on the east bank of the river, while large portions of concrete roadway lay on the west bank. Rescuers are scrambling to help people caught on parts of the roadway in the river gorge, according to the Star-Tribune.com.

There are multiple cars still in the river and a couple cars on fire. According to one witness, there was a school bus full of children on the bridge, according to reports.

[morningstar]

Oh Linda,

What a tragedy my heart, thoughts and prayers to all the many family members.

[larrynz]

Its being reported here as well, most cities have at least one major bridge so it makes you think.
Our harbour bridge recently had repairs due to stress cracks, constant checks are needed for sure.

[Blossom/Jackie W.]

Good God; I can only imagine how the families are feeling/dealing....trying to cope. My heart goes out to all of them.

[LindaNY]

I'm still glued to Fox news and the live coverage. We have crossed that bridge several times when we traveled out west.

[John]

I just got home my self thats allfull about the bridge Did anyone see the moon tonight Tell if you think it's" spooky "

[bobbioh]

What A tragedy I cant even phathom what those people must feel. bobbioh

[LindaNY]

So far Fox News is reporting 9 dead and 20 still missing.

[cocojax]

Terrible tragedy, I feel so sorry for the families of the people who were killed. Poor kids on the bus must have been terrified.