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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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some of the accidents look pretty bad. one semi cab was completely crushed by a chunk of bridge :(

there was a bus full of kids too but i guess theyre all fine so that is good
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by popatim
I haven't heard any details on it but from the looks of it the center supports collapsed causing the end supports to fail and fall backwards. Have you heard anything?
I heard on another channel about stress fractures from a 2005 inspection, and they were redecking the bridge. although everyone doubts the redecking was to blame.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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They just announced one definite fatality. Have we heard form anyone else? I know we have a few members in that area?
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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Now they are saying 3 are confirmed dead.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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I just saw this and went Holy **it

My sympathies for the deceased :(
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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Haro is fine. He'* calling Gordy.

Travis, Seth, and Andrew are confirmed fine.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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WOW

Look at this video

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/08/01/bri...ml#cnnSTCVideo
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Gordy'* phone is 'all circuits are busy'.

I know he works for Allianz in Minneapolis. Is Crystal on his commute route?

Can't get ahold of Nate (lakevilleSSEi) either Busy circuits. Trying Marty.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Gordy'* commute to Crystal is the wrong direction.

Lakeville is due south of the Cities on 35W though. Does anyone have a home number for Nate? I can't get through the circuits to his cell.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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I dont have his phone. but i just sent him a IM on AIM... :?

no response yet...
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