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Minneapolis Bridge Collapse Complete Coverage

(CBS) The entire span of an interstate bridge over the Mississippi River collapsed during the evening rush hour Aug. 1, 2007, sending vehicles, tons of concrete and twisted metal crashing into the water.

COVERAGE OF THE COLLAPSE, RESCUE AND RECOVERY


 Slideshow: Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
 Victims Of Bridge Collapse Remembered
 CBS News Interactive: Span Of The Distaster
 Police Release Names Of Missing In Bridge Collapse
 Bush Tours Minn. Bridge Collapse, Pledges Aid
 Bridge Safety Rules Under Scrutiny
 Survivor Story: Driver In Hospital Recalls Rescue
 Miracle Found Amid Minn. Bridge Collapse
 Governor Orders Inspection Of All Minn. Bridges
 White House Cites 'Deficiencies' In Minn. Bridge
 Timeline Of Minn. Bridge Collapse
 Background About The I-35W River Bridge
 Cars Plunge As Bridge Collapses In Minneapolis
 Worst U.S. Bridge Disasters
 2001 Fatigue Evaluation Of Bridge (11mb PDF)

VIDEO OF THE COLLAPSE, RESCUE AND RECOVERY



 Army Corps Of Engineers' Footage Of Collapse
 Web Extra: CBS Animation Of Interstate 35W Collapse
 Sherrif's Update: Recovery Efforts Hampered By Rain, Debris
 Web Extra: President Bush Speaks From Bridge Collapse Site
 President's Radio Address Talks On Bridge Collapse
 CBS News: Bridge Collapse Death Toll Less Than Feared
 First Lady Laura Bush Tours Bridge Scene
 Survivor Bill Wagner Tells Of Ordeal On Bridge
 Evidence Points To 1990 Bridge Trouble
 Web Extra: Police Press Conference 8/3/2007
 Kids Miraculously Escape School Bus Amidst Bridge Horror
 CBS News: Bridge Studies Fail To Predict
 CBS News: Underwater Recovery A Massive Undertaking
 CBS News: Collapse Leaves Hard Questions
 Web Extra: President Bush Shares Prayers For Collapse Victims
 Web Extra: White House Press Secretary On Bridge Safety
 CBS News: Minn. Bridge Collapse Leaves Several Dead
 CBS News: Red Cross EMS Chief Witnesses Collapse
 CBS News: Bridge Survivor Speaks To Early Show
 CBS News: Katie Couric At Scene Of Bridge Disaster
 CBS News: Minneapolis Mayor Joins Early Show
 CBS News: Minn. Governor Pawlenty Joins Early Show
 Web Extra: More Raw Video Of Bridge Collapse In Minneapolis
 Web Extra: Initial Raw Video Of Bridge Collapse
 CBS News: How To Escape Submerged Car

THE FIRST 12 HOURS:
VIDEO REPORTS FROM CBS STATION WCCO-TV


 Before, After Photos Show Rust On Bridge (8/2/2007, 8:27 a.m. CT)
 Minn. Governor Discusses Collapse (8/2/2007, 8:27 a.m. CT)
 Aftermath Presents Logistical Nightmare (8/2/2007, 8:27 a.m. CT)
 Next Morning Medical Center Press Conference (8/2/2007, 8:06 a.m. CT)
 Minn. Drivers Cope With Loss Of Roadway (8/2/2007, 6:17 a.m. CT)
 Minneapolis Mayor Talks At Scene Of Collapse (8/2/2007,7:19 a.m. CT)
 Thurs. Morning Police Press Conference (8/2/2007, 7:56 a.m. CT)
 Children On School Bus Recount Rescue (8/2/2007, 7:21 a.m. CT)
 Minn. Lawmakers Respond To Disaster (8/2/2007, 6:25 a.m. CT)
 Those Who Want To Help Urged To Give Blood (8/2/2007, 6:23 a.m. CT)
 Medical Center Takes In Injured (8/2/2007, 6:20 a.m. CT)
 Students React To Tragedy Near Campus (8/2/2007, 6:38 a.m. CT)
 Children On School Bus Describe Disaster (8/2/2007, 12:01 a.m. CT)
 Survivors From Collapsed Bridge Tell Stories (8/2/2007, 12:42 a.m. CT)
 2001 Report: Bridge Structurally Sound (8/2/2007, 12:19 a.m. CT)
 Minn. Governor Addresses Bridge Distaster (8/2/2007, 12:10 a.m. CT)
 Residents Volunteer To Help Rescue Victims (8/1/2007, 11:55 p.m. CT)
 Doctor At Medical Center Describes Injured (8/1/2007, 11:44 p.m. CT)
 Chaos Immediately After Collapse (8/1/2007, 11:31 p.m. CT)
 Video Images From River Bridge Collapse (8/1/2007, 11:31 p.m. CT)
 Engineer Gives Prespective On Bridge Collapse (8/1/2007, 9:10 p.m. CT)
 Initial Reports From Medical Center (8/1/2007, 8:52 p.m. CT)

LOCAL COVERAGE FROM WCCO-TV MINNEAPOLIS


 WCCO-TV Special Section: Complete Local Coverage
 Web Extra: Exclusive Video Of Bridge Collapse From CNN
 Public Statements In Response To Collapse
 Reports Differ On Pre-Collapse Condition Of Bridge
 Injured Taken To Several Hospitals Across Metro Area
 Twins Postpone Thursday Game After Bridge Collapse
 Survivors: 'Angels Is What I Call Them'
 Transit Alternatives To I-35W
 Some Major Bridge And Highway Collapses
 Minneapolis/St. Paul Traffic Cams

REPORTS AND REACTION ACROSS THE WEB


 Eyewitness Account Immediately Following Collapse
 Flickr: Photos Before Authorities Arrived
 Blogger's Post Explaining The Situation
 Flickr: I-35W Bridge Before It Came Down
 Flickr: Additional Photos Of The Collapse And Rescue
 Local Community Discussion At MNSPeak
 Reddit.com Comments And Discussion
 Google Map Of Bridge Before Collapse

HOW TO HELP


The Minneapolis Red Cross has set up a hotline for concerned family members. That number is (612) 871-7676. Anyone who wants to donate blood or otherwise would like to help can call the Red Cross or can visit http://redcrosstc.org/ for more information.

Memorial Blood Centers are also accepting walk-in donations Thursday. Their centers open at 9 a.m., but people are encouraged to make an appointment by calling 1-800-GIVE-BLD.


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