I'm sure that everyone has heard of the horrific collapse of the eight-lane Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis yesterday during rush hour, in which apparently dozens of vehicles plunged into the Mississippi River. What a horrendous tragedy! My heart goes out to all of the victims, and their families, and particularly to those who still do not know the fate of their loved ones.
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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
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It's just horrifying. The sheer randomness of it. At least there was some grace in that the school-bus-load of children escaped alive and mostly unhurt. But my heart is with those who are still waiting for news that by now can only be bad. ![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
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