Barge fits bridge at Webber Falls,OK

[MDS]

Barge knocked out a 400' sec of I-40 bridge about 2 hours ago. They say their is at least 7 tractor trailers and many cars their are divers still trying to rescue people out of the river. They say it was a 70'80' drop to the water.More info here

[Philip1952]

I would hate to be that barge company. Or who ever didn't secure it good.
It is a long drop from that bridge. I grew up down in that area.
My brother just came across that bridge yesterday evening on his way home. He drives a semi.
It is tragic about the lose of life. My heart goes out to all the family's of the victim

[KAknight]

Just to put it in perspective - 400ft. is 1 & 1/3 football feilds. That was a huge section to be knocked out. I have driven over that bridge 100s of times. Really sobering.

[vass0922]

Hopefully the driver of the barge's blood content was more pure than a certain oil tanker from exxon
Their data was quite inconsistent, at the beginning it said 9 vehicles, then later it said 9 cars and some trucks... then it changed the figures again
Best wishes to their families

[Agent_Embryo]

This really took me down from having a good weekend.

I can't express enough how I feel.

My thoughts are with those involved.

[MegalosSkylaki]

^ Inadvertantly posted the same topic; Media reported "breaking news" ^Sorry, MDS. DOOOOG

[brandon184]

I heard the "pilot" of the Barge may have had a seisure.

- Brandon
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[Brainchild]

yeah it sure is a bad situation, and prayers to all involved. Saw it on TV this morning