Mississippi Bridge collapse..

[werty316]

Quite tragic I must say...

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2007/08/02/bridge_wideweb__470x341,0.jpg

More info on this event can be read here: http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/ive-never-seen-anything-like-this/2007/08/02/1185648017327.html

People say there was construction going on involving jackhammers at the time of the collapse... Considering it was rush hour you would think they wouldnt do construction during that time.

[Bio-Hazard]

Yah, I was watching that on TV a little while ago, still bunches of people missing, it's going to take sometime before they come up with a full body count............:(

[raidersforever01]

Ya i was watching it last night, thats just horrible.

[werty316]

When a 2005 survey of the bridge stated it was basically a piece of crap and was on the brink of falling apart, I think that is the time to fix it asap.

[tyle6]

yea same here! we actually have a bridge around here in the same condition! due for work 4 years ago schedualed for this year. makes you worry. anyways, a very tragic accident and my heart and best wish's go out to the families of anyone involved.

[raidersforever01]

i was watching the news again i was hearing about how maintenance for the bridge, well not just that bridge but for many bridges, is constantly being put off setting us up for another disaster like that. Something really needs to be done.

[zachig]

Yeah...I just heard about the disaster on CNN when I've been in Austria...:frown: It's just horrible...and I just heard that 8 people are still missing. Hopefully they'll be found (at least their bodies...:frown:) soon...

[slugbug]

My prayers go out to the victims and their families. I can't even imagine the pain and despair they must be feeling.

We had an overpass collapse in Laval, Quebec last year, killing 5 people. I guess it's not just our government that has the attitude of "build it and forget about it". :(

[AJ.]

I saw this on the news yesterday and it is indeed tragic. It only makes you wonder how many other bridges are on the brink of falling apart. The city fully knew of the problem a long time ago but took the issue lightly, thats the sad part. :frown:

[the_dope_chaud]

like slugbug said, we are having the same problem here, the overpass just FELL DOWN in rushhour....