{"id":104,"date":"2026-05-11T18:52:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:52:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seemorenews.store\/?p=104"},"modified":"2026-05-11T18:52:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:52:31","slug":"breaking-news-just-in-5-minut-ago-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seemorenews.store\/?p=104","title":{"rendered":"\u200b BREAKING NEWS: Just in 5 minut ago\u2026 See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-image image-hover-effect hover-effect-shine\">\n<div class=\"post-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/newsmedia.lighttopix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AS68sjffTx0lZWdXCaWQZkodnU4RQRZJLBTsYy4g.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsmedia.lighttopix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AS68sjffTx0lZWdXCaWQZkodnU4RQRZJLBTsYy4g.jpg 960w, https:\/\/newsmedia.lighttopix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AS68sjffTx0lZWdXCaWQZkodnU4RQRZJLBTsYy4g-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsmedia.lighttopix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AS68sjffTx0lZWdXCaWQZkodnU4RQRZJLBTsYy4g-768x402.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"502\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-details\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta entry-categories cat-links categories-has-background\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-meta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta entry-date posted-on\">\u200b<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"775\">In moments of sudden crisis, seconds can mean the difference between life and tragedy. This reality became all too clear when an evacuation team narrowly escaped a collapsing highway during a structural failure incident. The dramatic event brought back memories of one of the most significant infrastructure disasters in U.S. history \u2014 the 2007 collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11324\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11324-771684123852\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bg-ssp-11324\" data-funnel=\"37755\" data-bg=\"3\">\n<div class=\"bg-container-1132489284c\">\n<div id=\"vpa-ssp-pre-11324\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"932\">Both incidents highlight a crucial question: how safe are America\u2019s bridges and elevated roadways, and what has changed since that devastating day in 2007?<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11266\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11266-1142085332629\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bg-ssp-11266\" data-funnel=\"37425\" data-bg=\"3\">\n<div class=\"bg-container-1126666a6ec\">\n<div id=\"vpa-ssp-pre-11266\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"932\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.britannica.com\/06\/264606-050-A445A833\/view-after-the-i-35-bridge-collapsed-august-4-2007-minneapolis-minnesota.jpg\" alt=\"Minneapolis I-35W bridge collapse (2007) | Description &amp; Cause | Britannica\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1931743\" data-uid=\"06121\">\n<div id=\"mgw1931743_06121\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox width-less-650 width-less-550\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\" data-template-type=\"header\" data-template-placed=\"before\">\n<div class=\"mg_addad1931743 mglogo\" data-template-macros=\"logo,adchoices\">\u200b<div style=\"width: 360px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-104-1\" width=\"360\" height=\"640\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/seemorenews.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud83d\udea8BREAKING-NEWS\ud83d\udea8-Just-in-5-minut-ago.-See-more.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/seemorenews.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud83d\udea8BREAKING-NEWS\ud83d\udea8-Just-in-5-minut-ago.-See-more.mp4\">https:\/\/seemorenews.store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/\ud83d\udea8BREAKING-NEWS\ud83d\udea8-Just-in-5-minut-ago.-See-more.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"994\"><strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"994\">A Structural Failure Sparks Emergency Evacuation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1578\">A major elevated highway under construction recently experienced severe structural instability, forcing workers to evacuate immediately. Witnesses described hearing loud cracks as concrete shifted and steel supports trembled. Construction teams wearing orange safety vests and helmets quickly reacted, rushing to safety while others descended from scaffolding and lifts.<br data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\" \/>Cranes and rescue equipment were deployed as the highway\u2019s structure began to fail. Thanks to rapid response protocols and training, the evacuation team managed to escape before the structure fully gave way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11333\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11333-700616551985\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bg-ssp-11333\" data-funnel=\"37788\" data-bg=\"3\">\n<div class=\"bg-container-1133336b68f\">\n<div id=\"vpa-ssp-pre-11333\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1775\">Although this particular incident did not result in major casualties, it served as a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance and rigorous safety checks at construction sites nationwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11351\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11351-461750140615\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bg-ssp-11351\" data-funnel=\"37968\" data-bg=\"3\">\n<div class=\"bg-container-11351464fa4\">\n<div id=\"vpa-ssp-pre-11351\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1775\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ogden_images.s3.amazonaws.com\/www.ljworld.com\/images\/2007\/08\/22190218\/na_bw_Minnesota_Bridge_Col.jpg\" alt=\"Deadly bridge collapse plunges cars into river | News, Sports, Jobs - Lawrence Journal-World: news, information, headlines and events in Lawrence, Kansas\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1832\"><strong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1832\">Remembering the Minneapolis Bridge Collapse<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"2108\">The highway failure drew parallels to the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1876\" data-end=\"1933\">August 1, 2007, collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge<\/strong>\u00a0over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis. During the evening rush hour, a section of the bridge suddenly gave way, sending vehicles plunging into the river below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11352\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11352-1559341929620\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"bg-ssp-11352\" data-funnel=\"37969\" data-bg=\"3\">\n<div class=\"bg-container-11352bb3bb0\">\n<div id=\"vpa-ssp-pre-11352\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2394\">The disaster claimed\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2166\">13 lives and injured 145 people<\/strong>, according to the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2232\">National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2266\">Associated Press (AP)<\/strong>. More than 100 vehicles were affected, including a school bus carrying dozens of students who were rescued by first responders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2538\">The tragedy prompted nationwide reflection on the condition of aging infrastructure and the urgent need for stronger oversight and investment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2538\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/20140729__I-35W-Bridge-Collapse-1.jpg?w=1600&amp;resize=1600,900\" alt=\"7 years after I-35W bridge collapse, Minneapolis remembers \u2013 Twin Cities\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2575\"><strong data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2575\">Investigating the Cause<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2808\">After an extensive investigation, the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2623\">NTSB<\/strong>\u00a0concluded that the collapse was not primarily due to neglect or poor maintenance but rather a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2742\">critical design flaw<\/strong>\u00a0dating back to the bridge\u2019s original construction in the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3221\">The investigation revealed that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2859\">gusset plates<\/strong>\u2014metal joints connecting the bridge\u2019s steel beams\u2014were\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2956\">half as thick as they should have been<\/strong>, making them unable to support the additional weight placed on the bridge during ongoing renovation work. Approximately\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3077\" data-end=\"3115\">300 tons of construction materials<\/strong>\u00a0had been stored on the deck at the time of the collapse, adding stress to the already weakened structure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3427\">The 35W bridge had previously been classified as \u201cstructurally deficient\u201d and \u201cfracture critical,\u201d terms indicating that while not immediately unsafe, the bridge required close monitoring and maintenance.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3467\"><strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3467\">Aftermath and Compensation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3733\">Following the disaster,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3493\" data-end=\"3566\">the state of Minnesota and two contractors paid out over $100 million<\/strong>\u00a0in compensation to survivors and the families of victims. The funds helped cover medical expenses, psychological recovery, and long-term support for those impacted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3983\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3739\" data-end=\"3761\">replacement bridge<\/strong>\u2014the new\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3806\">I-35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge<\/strong>\u2014was completed in less than 14 months. It incorporated state-of-the-art monitoring systems, stronger materials, and a redundant design to prevent similar failures in the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3983\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.twincities.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2007\/08\/35w-collapse-2.jpeg?w=1600&amp;resize=1600,900\" alt=\"I-35W Bridge collapse: 7 dead, 20 missing, 60 injured \u2013 Twin Cities\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"4036\"><strong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4036\">A Turning Point for U.S. Infrastructure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4307\">The Minneapolis tragedy became a major turning point for infrastructure safety in the United States. According to the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4202\">American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)<\/strong>, the number of structurally deficient bridges nationwide has\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4304\">dropped from 12% in 2007 to 9% today<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4621\">Minnesota also made significant progress, reducing its rate from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4386\">8% to 6%<\/strong>\u00a0through a targeted 10-year, $2.5 billion bridge improvement program. The initiative, launched in 2008, focused on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4501\" data-end=\"4525\">172 critical bridges<\/strong>\u2014many of which have since been repaired, replaced, or upgraded with enhanced inspection systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4623\" data-end=\"4855\">Andy Hermann, a past president of the ASCE, noted that while\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4732\">federal funding has remained relatively flat<\/strong>, around\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4741\" data-end=\"4811\">20 U.S. states have independently raised taxes or redirected funds<\/strong>\u00a0to maintain and replace vulnerable bridges.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4862\" data-end=\"4906\"><strong data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4906\">Building Safer Bridges for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4908\" data-end=\"5169\">Engineers have used lessons from the Minneapolis collapse to improve the way bridges are designed and monitored. Modern bridges are now expected to last\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5061\" data-end=\"5080\">75 to 100 years<\/strong>, compared to the 50-year lifespan typical of structures built in the mid-20th century.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5504\">Innovations in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5186\" data-end=\"5218\">steel and concrete materials<\/strong>, advanced\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5261\">structural modeling software<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5267\" data-end=\"5299\">real-time monitoring systems<\/strong>\u00a0have also enhanced safety standards. Many states now require an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5391\">independent peer review<\/strong>\u00a0during the design phase of large bridge projects to identify potential design errors before construction begins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5744\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5551\">Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)<\/strong>\u00a0has also implemented more data-driven inspection policies, requiring more frequent assessments for at-risk structures and extending intervals for low-risk bridges to better allocate resources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5506\" data-end=\"5744\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/agents-investigates-the-scene-of-the-i-35w-bridge-collapse-news-photo-1711486642.jpg\" alt=\"The Minnesota Bridge Collapse, 5 Years Later - St Anthony Falls Bridge\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5751\" data-end=\"5798\"><strong data-start=\"5754\" data-end=\"5798\">A National Conversation About Investment<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"6012\">Despite progress, the United States continues to face major infrastructure challenges. The ASCE estimates that it would cost\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5925\" data-end=\"5946\">over $120 billion<\/strong>\u00a0to address the nation\u2019s backlog of bridge rehabilitation needs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6014\" data-end=\"6332\">Federal proposals, such as the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6045\" data-end=\"6080\">$1 trillion infrastructure plan<\/strong>\u00a0introduced during the Trump administration, have sparked debate about funding priorities. Although many states have taken local action, experts warn that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6235\" data-end=\"6268\">long-term national investment<\/strong>\u00a0is necessary to maintain progress and prevent future disasters.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6339\" data-end=\"6385\"><strong data-start=\"6342\" data-end=\"6385\">Commemorating the Victims and Survivors<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6387\" data-end=\"6724\">Each year, the city of Minneapolis honors the victims and survivors of the 2007 bridge collapse. Ceremonies have been held at the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6517\" data-end=\"6553\">Hennepin County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/strong>, where officials lay wreaths on the Mississippi River, and at the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6640\">Mill City Museum<\/strong>, which displays one of the failed gusset plates as a lasting educational exhibit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6726\" data-end=\"6947\">The city\u2019s\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6737\" data-end=\"6779\">Emergency Operations Training Facility<\/strong>\u00a0now features a permanent memorial piece from the bridge, serving as both a tribute and a reminder of the importance of public safety and infrastructure accountability.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6726\" data-end=\"6947\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com\/image\/upload\/t_fit-1240w,f_auto,q_auto:best\/msnbc\/Components\/Photos\/070802\/070802_collapse_hmed_12a.jpg\" alt=\"9 thought dead as Minneapolis bridge collapses\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6954\" data-end=\"6974\"><strong data-start=\"6957\" data-end=\"6974\">Looking Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6976\" data-end=\"7188\">The near-disaster involving the evacuation team underscores a timeless truth: structural safety cannot be taken for granted. Every beam, joint, and inspection matters when lives depend on engineering integrity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7190\" data-end=\"7531\">While advancements in design and oversight have dramatically improved U.S. bridge safety since 2007, ongoing investment, training, and accountability remain vital. The stories of both the evacuation team and the victims of the Minneapolis bridge collapse continue to remind engineers, policymakers, and the public that vigilance saves lives.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"7538\" data-end=\"7553\"><strong data-start=\"7542\" data-end=\"7553\">Sources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"7555\" data-end=\"7766\">\n<li data-start=\"7555\" data-end=\"7602\">\n<p data-start=\"7557\" data-end=\"7602\">National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7603\" data-end=\"7628\">\n<p data-start=\"7605\" data-end=\"7628\">Associated Press (AP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7629\" data-end=\"7675\">\n<p data-start=\"7631\" data-end=\"7675\">American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7676\" data-end=\"7717\">\n<p data-start=\"7678\" data-end=\"7717\">Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7718\" data-end=\"7766\">\n<p data-start=\"7720\" data-end=\"7766\">Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u200b In moments of sudden crisis, seconds can mean the difference between life and tragedy. 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