Tragedy In The Twin Cities
(CBS/AP) One of the Twin Cities’ major bridges suddenly turned into a scene of horror Wednesday evening, making a strange noise, breaking into huge sections of concrete and twisted metal and sending a thick cloud of dust into the air as it collapsed into the Mississippi River.
Authorities say dozens of cars were pitched into the water below, at least seven people were killed, and over 60 others were injured, some critically.
Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack says the death toll could rise. “We think there are several more vehicles in the river we can’t see yet,” said Clack, adding that the likelihood of finding survivors is slim.
Friends and relatives of the unaccounted for are waiting for news in a crisis center set up at a nearby hotel. “I’ve never wanted to see my brother so much in my life,” said one woman, as she waited for word at the Holiday Inn. “I’m overwhelmed with not knowing. I want to see my brother, and my son wants to see his uncle.”
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