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OT: I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:28 PM

There was a lot of construction work going on. Apparently it was focused on roadway overlays. A guy from MNDOT said there was no work being done on the steel support structure.

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WSOR 4025

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May 2007
From: MaDiSoN, WiScOnSiN
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Posted by WSOR 4025 on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:28 PM

Geez, my relatives from St. Paul just left for home. They'll sure be surprised! Hope everyones alright.

BNSF_GP60M

Member since
July 2006
From: BNSF MP968.3 in California
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Posted by BNSF_GP60M on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:27 PM

Looks like a Minnesota Commerical train. Watching on MSNBC.

My prayers are with the people involved.

J. Edgar

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October 2006
From: heart of the Pere Marquette
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Posted by J. Edgar on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:17 PM

looks to me like the hoppers might have been on the move.....

i love the smell of coal smoke in the morning

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:14 PM

Terrible!

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J. Edgar

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From: heart of the Pere Marquette
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Posted by J. Edgar on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:07 PM

terrible.........God Bless em all

live pics at 8;08 ET it collsped on some rail cars as well....

i love the smell of coal smoke in the morning

devils

Member since
January 2005
From: Salisbury, England
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Posted by devils on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:03 PM

Fingers Crossed....... Thoughts and prayers with all affected.

solzrules

Member since
January 2006
From: SE Wisconsin
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Posted by solzrules on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:02 PM

Wow, somebody just got fired.

That wasn't a minor buckle, that was a major failure.

Hope everyone is okay.

You think this is bad? Just wait until inflation kicks in.....

jeaton

Member since
September 2002
From: Rockton, IL
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Posted by jeaton on Wednesday, August 1, 2007 7:02 PM

It's live on CNN now. It is a horrible sight.

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