Interstate 35W Bridge Collapsed

Oh no, that is terrible, a few years back probably around 20, a bridge on i-90 collapsed in NY. I remember, it caused a big stink and they went around inspecting and repairing bridges all over. Bet that will happen now in Minnesota

omg i didnt hear about this yet. i am trying really hard to get ahold of my bestfriend she is a truck driver and i dont know if she has made it through that part yet today. i worry about her as it is. she drives for southern bakery and her first name is linda if you hear anything about her please please write it in here. i cant get her to answer her phone. she always answers too. now i am freaking out. i hope people are going to be ok. i have known many bridges to fall in and it is a horriable site and the feelings are really bad.

I saw this on the news late last night, and was looking to see about you this a.m. I also did not call my daughter, I know how phone lines are in a disaster. She lives in Champlin, and the best I could tell, that was not any place son in law or they, together would have been driving. Yes, I will pray for all involved. As of last night they said seven deaths.

This is terrible. Bridge collapses are usually very bad with injuries & deaths. Although I hope there are no deaths. Do they know yet how & why the bridge collapsed? One would think the State maintained the bridge in a good condition, but I guess not. Heads will roll after this. The poor people. Let us know what happens.

I just now heard the news. How could a bridge on an interstate collapse? That is so terrible! You will probably get more details, since it is a local story for your. My prayers are with those injured and their families and loved ones.

My aunt was on her way home from work. And dang if I can get through on the phone. Neither her cell or her home phone is working right now. I'll try not to worry for now. Thanks for letting us know. Melissa

I heard about that last night. The news footage showing the bridge was unbelieveable! I can't even imagine how scary that must be for everyone involved. I think waiting around to find out if one of the trapped bodies is a loved one would have to be one of the most horrifying experiences ever. My thoughts and prayers go out to those poor people.

I thought about you last night when I heard this on the news. I am glad your son made it over okay. It's heartbreaking. Yet, as you said it could have been much worse. My prayers are with all of y'all.

I really pray to God deep from my heart that everyone should survive and come out safely and live thereafter continue their lives happily...i am sure those people who have faith in god, god will not let their hopes go down.... Thank you so much my dear friend for posting such a discussion which serves for a noble cause very much appreciated ...Bye and have a nice day take care:))

This is a major mistake somewhere according to our news. On our news (Canada) we're told the bridge underwent repair in 2005 as well as 2006, and was just under minor repair lately. If that's the case something went terribly wrong. At any rate Yes you're right prayers are in order and as soon as I read your post I said a prayer that everyone would be OK. The news indicated otherwise, that there has been some deaths. This is an awful thing to have happen and the families will need the prayers from all of us. I thank you for posting this otherwise I may not have watched the news tonight. I was at the city today and tired so I may have otherwise went to bed. Thanks Again and you can always count on me for prayers. It's my way to give back to all those who pray for me. Take care and have a safe coming up weekend. It's a long weekend for us.

A friend of mine in Florida was telling me about it and right away I went to cnn's website to read up on it. I already sent prayers up for all the ppl involved in it after I read it. They mentioned that construction work was being done on it last nite that was supposed to continue tonite as well. I wonder if that had anything to do with the collapse. Your the 1st person that I thought about when my friend was telling me about it and sent a prayer up then that you and your family was not on it when it happened. Seeing your post in my inbox assured me you weren't and I let out one huge sigh of relief.

Doesn't that just want to make you cry? I was watching on the news last night, too. My husband was glued to the TV, trying to find out what was going on. Today, they said that they bridge was inspected and given a "needs to be repaired, but not right now" rating. I guess the gov't. will need to revamp their rating charts when inspecting heavily traveled roadways from now on. MY heart goes out to all those people that have loved ones on the bridge. I pray that they will find someone still alive in the cars that sank into the waters below. I will keep them all in my thoughts and prayers.

My prayers have been with everyone involved with this horrific incident since I saw on the news this last night. I was glued to the T.V. for over 3 hours then and am watching CNN again this morning. They have been showing the video someone took of the bridge actually collapsing. How relieved and grateful the parents of the children on the school bus must be to hear these kids were all removed safely. I believe a few were injured, but all alive. So far I've heard nine confirmed deaths, at least 60 injured and perhaps 20 still missing. I'm sure I'm going to continue to watch during the day today.

I just took my family to breakfast and my grandson was telling me about this. How tragic! My grandson and I were travelling 2 days ago and when we went over a huge bridge, he got very scared and asked me if these bridges ever collapsed. I told him that I hadnt heard of such a thing in years...nowadays they do inspections and whatnot. These people will be in our thoughts and prayers.

I have been glued to the tv for awhile now. I decided to come in here and see if anyone was talking about it and to make sure my friends were okay. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this horrible thing.

i have seen the news in the tv, i hope they will be fine. and give my pray to the victims

I am so worried about this collapsed bridge. I have an aunt and many cousins that live close and cross this bridge every day. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I pray for all that is involved.

I ws remembering you and some other friends in mylot when I first saw the ews on the net. We always used I-35 from Dallas to go for any where, it is in Minnesota but its just beyound imagination...how can a bridge collapse. I remember few days back another highway or something collapsed in US, I forgot which one. But this is really scary and I have seen the school bus was tilted in such a bad way that it was real dangor for the kids and I pray for all of the people there, hopefully it will be recovered soon

Oh my goodness Hun that is bad. I feel so sorry for those people. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. My prayers are with them. I asked Ed if 80 feet was far to fall and he said it was. I'll see if I can get it on the news here yet. Man alive I just hate when things like this happen.....

oh grandpa, thats very disturbing..i hope everyone is okae..my prayers are with you all..i hope things will gonna be fine specially to the victims..