NTSB says Wash. bridge collapse is wake-up call

An I-5 bridge over the Skagit River in Mount Vernon collapsed Thursday evening, sending cars and people into the water. Three people were Editorial: I-5 bridge collapse should prompt focus on maintenance. Most PopularMOUNT VERNON, Wash. — The partial collapse here on Thursday night of a heavily used river bridge on Interstate 5 caused no deaths, but as the long holiday weekend began it underscored the vulnerability of a transportation system that hinges not just(AP) -- Authorities say there were no fatalities when an Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed. The Thursday evening bridge failure dumped vehicles and people into the water. Marcus Deyerin (DayERin), a“It just means that if a certain component fails, it can lead to the complete collapse of the bridge.” Oh. Well, if you put it that way. Mr. Wrap always encourages aspiring writers to avoid redundancy.

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