Mississippi River Bridge Disaster Unfolds Just Blocks Away from aimClear Office.
Posted by Marty Weintraub on August 2nd 2007 in Minneapolis
Our hearts and prayers go out to victims and their families of the I35W bridge collapse tragedy which took place at 6:15 this evening. A number of our clients, strategic partners, and vendors work and/or live in close proximity to the freeway span over the river, which is now completely gone. It is a devastating scene. There were as many as 50 cars in the water including a school bus carrying 60 children. CNN is reporting that all of the kids on the bus survived.
The disaster site is literally blocks from aimClear’s Minneapolis office. I cross the 40 year old bridge, which was undergoing renovation, multiple times each day when working in the Twin Cities. Our good friend Zac Good (Brave New Media) crossed the doomed span within minutes of the tragic event.
We are hopeful that the coming hours will not bring difficult news regarding the well-being of our loved ones, friends, associates, coworkers, and clients. We grieve the pain and loss of our fellow Minnesotans.
CNN Coverage: Highway bridge falls into Mississippi River
Minneapolis Star and Tribune: 50 vehicles dumped; at least 6 dead
WCCO TV: At Least 6 Dead In I-35W Bridge Collapse
Slideshow: I-35W Bridge Collapse
August 2nd, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Wow Marty, I saw it on the news this morning. Unbelievable. Many prayers for the victims and their families.
August 2nd, 2007 at 12:02 pm
Yup, we’re waiting to hear back from our clients, who are of course friends…
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:06 pm
My parents lived in Minneapolis for 4 years. I’ve crossed that bridge many times. I couldn’t watch the news reports last night - too close to home.
Marty, I thought of you when this happened and hoped you and your coworkers and family were ok. I also wondered about Lee Odden - doesn’t he live in the Twin Cities?
Anyway, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Minneapolis today.
Melissa
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Yes, I have been thinking about TopRank all morning.
August 2nd, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Marty, I’m so sorry about the news. I hope that you find that your clients and friends are ok.