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The I-35W Mississippi River bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapses during the evening rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145.
During the evening rush hour on August 1, 2007, the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis suddenly collapsed, killing 13 and injuring 145.
On the evening of August 1, 2007, the eight-lane I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis collapsed without warning.
The sudden failure sent dozens of vehicles plunging into the river and onto the riverbanks below.
Thirteen people lost their lives and 145 were injured in one of the worst bridge disasters in U.S. history.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies responded swiftly to rescue survivors from the water and debris.
Subsequent investigations pointed to critical design flaws and insufficient maintenance as primary causes.
The tragedy spurred nationwide scrutiny of bridge safety and accelerated inspection programs.
A replacement, the I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge, opened in 2008 with enhanced safety features.
2007
I-35W Mississippi River bridge
Mississippi River
Minneapolis, Minnesota
rush hour