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Aug 01, 2007 22:46


Shocked...the Minneapolis bridge collapse earlier this evening. I'm praying there aren't anymore casualties. So far there are 6. The news reports around 30-50 cars were on the bridge when it gave way. It's been one of my greatest fears to have a bridge collapse under me while I'm crossing it. I'm thankful for all the brave people rescuing the ( Read more... )

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caduceum August 2 2007, 19:15:52 UTC
It's so strange because normally, bridges are over-designed. Engineers and designers would always assume the worst case scenario so it might mean that someone neglected his job. I'm kind of cold-hearted in the sense that I am more interested in knowing about what went wrong instead of the victims. Er, INTJ in me. So yeah, it may take years for the investigation to yield some information about its collapse.

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_predilection August 2 2007, 22:26:29 UTC
Typically you, Hannah. I don't take the 'cold-heartedness' against you, don't worry. I know you like looking at the facts and are more intrigued by the cause rather than the effect :)

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