BREAKING: Bridge Collapse in Wash State

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King5.com: “Washington State Patrol confirms an I-5 bridge over the Skagit River has collapsed and at least two cars with people inside are in the water.”

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Here’s the twitter feed of a local reporter covering the story.

10:34 PM: Here’s an image of what is identified by Bridgehunter.com as I-5 Skagit River Bridge. I want to stress. I’ve linked to this image based on what appears to be the correct bridge based on available news reports. Keep that caveat in mind. (On the link above, note the less than desirable inspection ratings for the bridge.)

10:41 PM: Here’s an image of the actual collapse. Appears to be same bridge as above.

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