The entire span of an interstate bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River during evening rush hour Wednesday, sending vehicles, tons of concrete and twisted metal crashing into the water.
The Interstate 35W bridge, which stretches between Minneapolis and St. Paul, was in the midst of being repaired when it broke into several huge sections.
The Homeland Security Department had received no indications Wednesday night that the collapse was related to an act of terrorism, department spokesman Russ Knocke said in Washington.
Captain Ed notes that he has traversed this span on many occasions. He reports that he and his family are all fine, but that this tragedy is going to touch many Twin City lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected.
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