Was it a bomb? an earthquake? terrorists? This is so horrible. I hope everyone we know is ok. Are there any P&Sers from Minneapolis??
2007-08-01 12:57:58 · 12 answers · asked by Marianne not Ginger™ 7 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Exactly Lyssia... I know very little. This is why I'm asking. Thank you for all you can tell us!
2007-08-01 13:09:33 · update #1
I live about 5 miles from it.
It wasn;t a bomb, earthquake or terrorists. We have had construction being done since the beginning of the summer. Than today during the 6 oclock rush hour, the bridge collapsed from both ends.
I have been watching the news and have heard that its at least 50 cars, 20-30 people, and a school bus full of about 60 kids. In adition to that, it collapsed over two major roads, so cars may be stuck underneath, as well as in the mississippi.
My family is okay, but we aren't sure about everyone we know. Its a direct route to downtown, so there are many, many people that I know that cross it daily. I am still kind of in shock.
But from what I know, it wasn't anything terroristic. IT was most likely fault of the construction.
2007-08-01 13:52:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
They don't know yet. CNN is reporting right now. Possible construction issue.
edit. OMG - CNN reported that 3 people are confirmed deceased.
So sorry for the families of all effected. They are saying that a schoolbus was on the bridge as well..but that the childern have been evacuated. So sad and tragic.
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2007-08-01 13:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ Pamela ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one knows for sure. Portland is a city that prides itself on its bridges as much as it is dependent upon them. The Willamette River divides the city into East and West. It is no small worry that it could happen here. I won't even hazard a pun with this topic. I feel for those poor souls who were on the bridge when it collapsed.
2007-08-02 03:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say they don't know yet. I was watching it live on the news...My family lives there though so i hope no ones hurt...30 something people are reported injured. Eyewitnesses say that they were driving across the bridge and suddenly it gave out and collapsed into the water
2007-08-01 13:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Are you afraid to go to a college campus after Virginia Tech? You can't worry about what could happen, just live life to the fullest
2016-04-01 09:55:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fox is running some pretty good video of it right now.
2007-08-01 13:33:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow shows how much you know about the twin cities, there has never been an earth quake here, nope no terrorists they dont know yet, mostlikely too many cars=(
2007-08-01 13:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Lyssia 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
im in minnesota and i drive that bridge everyday. it was simple construction, it shouldn't have caused it. i don't know what it could have been. this sucks.
2007-08-01 17:21:13 · answer #8 · answered by Good Ol' Gary Shanty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was undergoing maintenance so the chances are it has something to do with that. You can check http://www.foxnews.com/ for the latest. Very sad.
2007-08-01 13:32:08 · answer #9 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just woke up and am hearing about it now..have the TV on.
2007-08-01 13:54:26 · answer #10 · answered by Lefty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋