Minneapolis Bridge Collapses - Toyota Yaris Forums

sherryberry · 08-02-2007, 01:02 AM

Not sure if everyone has seen this but wow, this is nuts:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070802/...ridge_collapse

was anyone there for this?

ChinoCharles · 08-02-2007, 02:18 AM

That shit is MESSED UP. Reminds me of the Northridge quake aftermath.

Kaotic Lazagna · 08-02-2007, 02:21 AM

yeah, i just read that too...crazy and shocking!

seanele · 08-02-2007, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherryberry

Not sure if everyone has seen this but wow, this is nuts:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070802/...ridge_collapse

was anyone there for this?

i have friends/relatives in Mineapolis.., been calling them..but no answer yet.

slvryaris · 08-02-2007, 03:21 AM

Just seen it on Yahoo home page.

ECHOKnight2000 · 08-02-2007, 09:10 AM

Yeah I live just north of that bridge. Crazy! I used to take that bridge to work everyday! Luckily I don't have to take it but its still unfortunant. Ironically they were working on it. This is really going to screw up traffic bacause that's like a main artery to the city. There are other ways but that goes to the heart of it. I was going to see my dad the day it happend but I told my mom its not worth it, there was just too much going on with emergency and traffic we didn't need to add to it. So hopefully today I can see him, he's in the hospital, but not because of this, different reason.

My condolences to the suvivors and families.

death is my gift · 08-02-2007, 09:22 AM

Actually, I wrote about it this morning:

"The girl and I were watching coverage of the bridge that collapsed in the Twin Cities last night. It looked like something out of a movie. I know this may sound morbid but I imagined myself on that bridge when it fell. I thought about what I would have done (if I hadn't got hurt). I came to the conclusion that I would be trying to help people. I know I can say that now because I obviously wasn't there and being there makes it real. But, I know myself very well. I would be down there hunting for people. I always say how people are assholes and this society is full of a bunch of tools (and I haven't changed my mind about that) but never did I say I wanted those aforementioned assholes to die or get hurt. So yeah, I would be down there on the water banks searching. Maybe even inside of the Mississippi river doing what I could. This is just a horrible ordeal and I pray that many more people are found and that the death rate stays at a low number. Six isn't low when it comes to death though. I wonder how it happened. The news reported that the bridge had been under inspection in 2005 and 2006. How does something like this "just happen?" I know how, but to say what I think would make everyone think I'm heartless."

kurokoma-kun · 08-02-2007, 09:35 AM

I just heard about this on the radio. The mayor of Minneapolis said there are still people missing and a couple dozen cars in the water.

Yaris Revenge · 08-02-2007, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by death is my gift

Actually, I wrote about it this morning:

"The girl and I were watching coverage of the bridge that collapsed in the Twin Cities last night. It looked like something out of a movie. I know this may sound morbid but I imagined myself on that bridge when it fell. I thought about what I would have done (if I hadn't got hurt). I came to the conclusion that I would be trying to help people. I know I can say that now because I obviously wasn't there and being there makes it real. But, I know myself very well. I would be down there hunting for people. I always say how people are assholes and this society is full of a bunch of tools (and I haven't changed my mind about that) but never did I say I wanted those aforementioned assholes to die or get hurt. So yeah, I would be down there on the water banks searching. Maybe even inside of the Mississippi river doing what I could. This is just a horrible ordeal and I pray that many more people are found and that the death rate stays at a low number. Six isn't low when it comes to death though. I wonder how it happened. The news reported that the bridge had been under inspection in 2005 and 2006. How does something like this "just happen?" I know how, but to say what I think would make everyone think I'm heartless."

You're not alone, Death, in imagining what you'd do in the same situation. I've lost track of how many scenarios I imagined after the Virginia tech shootings.

Damn, I wanted a piece of that guy.

As for the bridge.... I'd just die. I'm terrified of only 2 things: heights, and drowning (I don't swim). You drop me off a bridge, and I'll be dead of a heart attack before I hit the water.

~YR

sherryberry · 08-02-2007, 12:17 PM

I thought 7 had died

that's what it reported. either way, it's so sad. There were 79 injured from what I read but there are still people missing. I have several friends who live in Minnesota. At least they don't live in Minneapolis and both don't have cars to drive onto that bridge. Just hope they weren't in a car with someone else.

I also imagined what I'd do but I really wouldn't know. I might just get so scared I freeze up and not even be able to save myself.

OxyG3nE · 08-02-2007, 12:43 PM

it happend here in montreal last years.. i think nothing left of the people who were under the bridge..they didnt had time to suffer... its not hard for me to imagine what it would be.. my G/f went on that bridge 10 minute before it fall .. was so scary..

sherryberry · 08-02-2007, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxyG3nE

it happend here in montreal last years.. i think nothing left of the people who were under the bridge..they didnt had time to suffer... its not hard for me to imagine what it would be.. my G/f went on that bridge 10 minute before it fall .. was so scary..

oh my gosh.. but she's ok, I assume. That'd be crazy to just get off the bridge and see it collapse in your rearview mirror.

stuffy · 08-02-2007, 01:23 PM

this is really disturbing to me, these structures have to be better designed/maintained/inspected.

this shit should just not be happening.

joe keeney · 08-02-2007, 03:18 PM

WE don't have those things in east texas.

Angry Andy · 08-02-2007, 05:45 PM

I wonder if any Yarii were present on the bridge at the time of its collapse.

OxyG3nE · 08-02-2007, 06:49 PM

they said they would need to invest 1500 million $$ in the US in all the structure .. same here in quebec they are rebuilding almost all the big viaduct..gouvernement is lazy.. and it cost life

redyaris · 08-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Revenge

I've lost track of how many scenarios I imagined after the Virginia tech shootings.

Damn, I wanted a piece of that guy. :slice

~YR

YR if society attempted to figure out people like the VT shooter instead of writing them off in society you'd see less of this. Im not defending the asshole at all but he continually went off about how people treated him or ignored him (especially girls).

And then we all saw how he 'was a quiet person' and didnt say anything. No one in society ever attempted to engage him....

Back to topic....what a tragedy. I freak out whenever im on any bridge sitting in traffic. You ever feel how much a bridge shakes? Unnerving to say the least. In Atlanta I avoided 'Spaghetti Junction' (I 285 and I 85 merge) like the plague because its like 10 storeys high.

What a way to go...being pinned in your car under a massive piece of steel and concrete.

I hope the Feds are reevaluating their bridge 'assessments'. If Homeland Security has any role in it theres no hope and were all doomed.

stuffy · 08-02-2007, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OxyG3nE

they said they would need to invest 1500 million $$ in the US in all the structure .. same here in quebec they are rebuilding almost all the big viaduct..gouvernement is lazy.. and it cost life

is it true that the victims of the montreal collapse cannot sue the provincial government for damages due to quebec's no-fault insurance?

i heard a report on cbc radio but only caught a small part of it, so wasnt' sure i heard correctly.

08-02-2007, 01:02 AM	#1
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	Minneapolis Bridge Collapses Not sure if everyone has seen this but wow, this is nuts: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070802/...ridge_collapse was anyone there for this? __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

08-02-2007, 09:10 AM	#6
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	Yeah I live just north of that bridge. Crazy! I used to take that bridge to work everyday! Luckily I don't have to take it but its still unfortunant. Ironically they were working on it. This is really going to screw up traffic bacause that's like a main artery to the city. There are other ways but that goes to the heart of it. I was going to see my dad the day it happend but I told my mom its not worth it, there was just too much going on with emergency and traffic we didn't need to add to it. So hopefully today I can see him, he's in the hospital, but not because of this, different reason. My condolences to the suvivors and families. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

08-02-2007, 09:22 AM	#7
death is my gift wacky broadway nightmare View User's Garage Drives: Willow is a '07 Red Yaris LB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dallas Posts: 621	Actually, I wrote about it this morning: "The girl and I were watching coverage of the bridge that collapsed in the Twin Cities last night. It looked like something out of a movie. I know this may sound morbid but I imagined myself on that bridge when it fell. I thought about what I would have done (if I hadn't got hurt). I came to the conclusion that I would be trying to help people. I know I can say that now because I obviously wasn't there and being there makes it real. But, I know myself very well. I would be down there hunting for people. I always say how people are assholes and this society is full of a bunch of tools (and I haven't changed my mind about that) but never did I say I wanted those aforementioned assholes to die or get hurt. So yeah, I would be down there on the water banks searching. Maybe even inside of the Mississippi river doing what I could. This is just a horrible ordeal and I pray that many more people are found and that the death rate stays at a low number. Six isn't low when it comes to death though. I wonder how it happened. The news reported that the bridge had been under inspection in 2005 and 2006. How does something like this "just happen?" I know how, but to say what I think would make everyone think I'm heartless." __________________ "it's always complicated and at some point someone has to draw the line and that is always going to be me. you get down on me for cutting myself off but in the end the slayer is always cut off" Buffy

08-02-2007, 09:35 AM	#8
kurokoma-kun Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: my own little world Posts: 1,256	I just heard about this on the radio. The mayor of Minneapolis said there are still people missing and a couple dozen cars in the water. __________________ my yaris, kurokoma-kun

08-02-2007, 12:17 PM	#10
sherryberry Drives: 07 Blazing Blue Yaris Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,305	I thought 7 had died that's what it reported. either way, it's so sad. There were 79 injured from what I read but there are still people missing. I have several friends who live in Minnesota. At least they don't live in Minneapolis and both don't have cars to drive onto that bridge. Just hope they weren't in a car with someone else. I also imagined what I'd do but I really wouldn't know. I might just get so scared I freeze up and not even be able to save myself. __________________ Don't Milk the Cat! -Said by me during a game of Cranium.

08-02-2007, 02:18 AM	#2
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	That shit is MESSED UP. Reminds me of the Northridge quake aftermath.

08-02-2007, 02:21 AM	#3
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	yeah, i just read that too...crazy and shocking!

08-02-2007, 03:21 AM	#5
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	Just seen it on Yahoo home page.

08-02-2007, 12:43 PM	#11
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	it happend here in montreal last years.. i think nothing left of the people who were under the bridge..they didnt had time to suffer... its not hard for me to imagine what it would be.. my G/f went on that bridge 10 minute before it fall .. was so scary..

08-02-2007, 01:23 PM	#13
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	this is really disturbing to me, these structures have to be better designed/maintained/inspected. this shit should just not be happening.

08-02-2007, 03:18 PM	#14
joe keeney Drives: yaris 2 door hatch Join Date: May 2007 Location: hemphill texas Posts: 193	WE don't have those things in east texas.

08-02-2007, 05:45 PM	#15
Angry Andy angryandy.net Drives: 2007 Yaris 5-dr black HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada Posts: 30	I wonder if any Yarii were present on the bridge at the time of its collapse.

08-02-2007, 06:49 PM	#16
OxyG3nE Drives: Toyota Yaris 2007 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Montreal , Quebec , Canada Posts: 373	they said they would need to invest 1500 million $$ in the US in all the structure .. same here in quebec they are rebuilding almost all the big viaduct..gouvernement is lazy.. and it cost life

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