Devastating 35W Bridge Collapse

I am in shock...

Just a few hours ago at 6:05pm the worst catastrophe to ever hit Minnesota happened.  A 2,000 ft stretch of 35-W interstate that travels over the Mississippi River collapsed into the river.  More info about this story.  This happened in the middle of rush hour, they have no idea just how many vehichles were actually on the bridge when it went down. ETA: Check out this slide show  Download I-35W_Collapse.pps

I am okay....not sure if anyone I know was involved in this.  This is a major stretch of bridge as you head in/out of downtown.  I take this route all the time, as do many people who live here in the Cities.  It is just unreal.

Please say some prayers for the people effected by this tragedy.  Anyone who lives here in the Cities....please let me know you're okay!

Comments

[adrienne]

So glad you checked in!!!!!! I was hoping to hear from you!!! Glad you are ok....and my prayers go out to everyone. this is just awful!

[Dana]

I agree with Adrienne... I'm glad you wrote something. I was going to call you guys, but the news reporters were telling the viewers not to call numbers in your area codes unless it was an emergency. I'm glad to hear that you're ok... and I'm assuming that the rest of our (yours & mine) families are too. My friend from work texted me to tell me about it. I'm still in shock. The pictures/video I've seen on the news here are scary.

[Michelle Sauer]

Hey Kristi, I can't even believe it! It is so terrible. Earlier this week, my friend's husband died. What could make this week worse? Honestly, I wish it were over. Bri doesn't take that way to work so he's fine. Thank goodness. Talk to you soon.

[sarah]

i'm so glad you posted kristi!
i was thinking of you all night last night...and hoping that you were safe.
i hope everyone you know and love is safe as well.
it has been so sad to see the news coverage about this - such a tragedy.

[Maria]

When I heard this on the news I immediately thought of you and CZ...thanks for checking in. So glad you are okay. Sending prayers for all those families affected with this sad tragedy!

[lesfitz]

after I saw the story on this yesterday I immediately thought of you. I had hoped you were okay and was planning on emailing just to make sure. Sending prayers for the families of the injured and dead. Stay safe and take care.

[greta]

man i am so glad you are okay.....i have been thinking of you.