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midknight
Disturbingly the first thing that came to mind was "Mothman Prophecies."
trippinoctopus
http://abcnews.go.com/US/bridge-collapse-skagit-river-washington-sends-cars-people/story?id=19246280#.UZ7a-srHxQ0 from reddit
centracing
Who the hell keeps downvoting everyone?
Warranty
No one died. Yay!
mechanics
This is one of my worst nightmares. They have signs warning about it as far south as Kelso, too.
ChapDudePaul
Washington has such a great history with bridges ;)
roseyjasmine
I was on an adventure when it happened, another angle: https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/941872_581557125199796_2113310842_n.jpg
willieverberelevant
Was it loud?
georgeohwell
Quite an amazing photo.
blolikehootie
What kind of adventure?
hailthefish
My folks drove through here about an hour before. Crazy shit.
thechalange
Washington gets a C- for bridges. http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/23/3413816/i-5-bridge-collapses-in-nw-wash.html
StevieRayVaughan
Lol @ the downvoter
HatsAreEssential
More than one it seems. Someone's upset tonight O.o
TotalSmartAss
it's debbie downvoter
TotalSmartAss
I remember this happening a lot when I was a kid. Except... It always happened in London. They even wrote a song about it.
nohbody
IMGUR'S BACK UP. NOW I CAN KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THE WORLD AGAIN
nohbody
Sorry for yelling
MrsRichardsyourglassesarethere
This should become one of those "Mayhem" Allstate commercials. "Hey, I'm an old bridge on the interstate, does your cut-rate car...
MrsRichardsyourglassesarethere
...insurance cover you when I collapse while you're driving over me??"
tyfi91
i was just there a few days ago visiting from california, that's scary as shit
linkskywalker14
Hah. Holy fuck, I drive there all the time. I'd not heard about this. Imgur is apparently a news source for me now.
WouldYouLikeSomeBaileysImOldGregg
Ditto! I would've had no idea before getting on 1-5 for work if it weren't for Imgur.
BlunderbussChamberlock
Haha, I let imgur become my news source a long time ago. I am strangely okay with it.
mitchrj
Been on my facebook feed all damn afternoon. Luckily, I am a hermit and I don't really go anywhere. Now, get off my lawn!
IOnlyFavoriteA10s
Not to sound like a total Ass... But does anyone even remember the 35W bridge collapsing in Minnesota? (Besides Minnesotans)
noodleshoe
As a Texan, yes
StOlafButterQueen
last time i checked this wasn't a competition for worst tragedy. instead of anger over lack of attention for minneapolis, try compassion.
IOnlyFavoriteA10s
I wasn't trying to make it a competition at all. I was just curious. Hence the "Not to sound like a total ass". Sorry if it sounded that way
muppet101
I remember. My dad was supposed to be crossing it to go to another job but had something to do before he left.
kilroyishere
anyone notice that guy sitting on top of the red car in the last picture
gmrkrm
Nope, I don't think anyone noticed.
kilroyishere
I got downvoted at first
LoveAndCoffeeButNotNecessarilyInThatOrder
*raises hand*
INeedAnAdult
just sittin there like "well shit..."
Warranty
That would be the scariest thing.
HatsAreEssential
Apparently a guy passed the truck that hit it, saw him hit it, then drove off the bridge just in time to see it fall behind him.
legendpimp
i remember the day the 35w bridge collapsed here in minneapolis... my thoughts and prayers are with them.
alpal0
I go across the 10th ave bridge at least once a day love what they did to the new bridge. but it still brings shivers
TotalSmartAss
lotta deep breaths on that one. I have friends in the cities. scary.
Frostels
Is it me or are bridges just falling down everywhere?
MedRed84
They are actually and most of the US bridges are getting old and in need of repair http://www.infrastructurereportcard.org/bridges/
WilfredPGrundlesnatch
It's what happens when people refuse to spend the money needed to properly inspect, repair and replace aging infrastructure.
MedRed84
There is some controversy over how things are rated, but since bridge collapses and water pipe bursts etc keep showing up in the news...
CaseyCase
Well according to my research they aren't London.
chrome730
Well played fine imgurian I was thinking the same.
CaseyCase
;D
GrandpaUtz
I'm making this comment for the free downvotes that everyone seems to be getting.
daydreamrz
Hahahaha I had to upvote it JUST BECAUSE IT WAS FUNNY and TRUE.
GrandpaUtz
Yeah when I made this comment literally nobody had more than 0 points!
SovietWrench
As a Washingtonian, going anywhere on I-5 is going to suuuuuuuuuck.
sarahspundah
as an Eastern Washingtonian, and in the words of Nelson... "Haa Haa!"
sandibebop
As Washingtonian: I was gonna go to the berry farms up north this weekend with my kids. I GUESS IM NOT NOW GOD DAMNIT.
TheBigLebowskiFromTheCreatorsofFargo
I-5 is seriously one of the worst road systems in Washington. It's right up there with the Snowqualmie Pass in mid winter.
Liquidxhuman
Have you ever tried to drive anywhere in Ocean Shores? I think they have been working on it but it used to be murder.
psychiatrycat
As an Ohioan, I really just wanted to feel included with all these "as an *insert state where you live*" We rarely get any attention...
BackpackingEngineer
Except during elections!
psychiatrycat
Yes. During elections I feel special.
hempfandango
As a Washingtonian, sometimes I feel like I'm the only person who doesn't use I-5 at all.
jeanvaljavert
as a Seattle-ite, I-5 pretty much sucked anyway...
cleverriposter
Yet another reason not to go anywhere this weekend! Yaay!
Everythingisracist
As a Californian, the I-5 mostly sucks here as well.
VengefulReus
HAH ha! I live in Portland I only deal with I-5 until I hit highway 14! Or I take I-205...To highway 14...
littleshoe
I like Hwy 2, it has a sign to announce when the last major accident last occured
kcloud
On the bright side, fixing it will mean more jobs! Take that struggling economy!
justsalt
Look up "Broken Window Fallacy"
kcloud
And thanks Obama!
fencerman
This is what tax cuts look like.
centracing
My dad drives a truck across that bridge every night, from Vancouver to Seattle, and he crossed it like 30 minutes before it collapsed.
Pure100PercentUnadulteratedSarcasm
Plot twist- he collapsed the bridge.
PikaChunin
"I'm only a couple tons overweight..."
Kittypurfect
HA FINAL DESTINATION IS FLAWED! I'm glad people are allright :D
hilarylaw
this is only the beginning; death usually starts the pursuit AFTER people escape death the first time-- AHAHAHHAahaahahhahaaa
Kittypurfect
Ohhh no then we have to asume that everyone poor little tommy.. oh no :[
FiratOzler
its not flawed this is the beginning where someone had a premonition and saved bunch of ppl, now theyre all goin to die in horrible ways...
scullzomben
Yes, the bridge in this picture and the one in the movie are pretty much identical.
masterchief
I can't really go home from college easily because of this.
Pos7al
Get off at Conway and take the Best Rd. (West of I-5) passed Mt. Vernon, get back on wherever you like. May add 10-15 mins. Drive safe!
masterchief
Thank you I will definitely make use of this after finals.
Pos7al
I just used this path and it was smooth sailing. Just beware not to use Best Rd. when going southbound. Bad news bears.
chemcarls
Do you go to western?
JoshWildhorn
Do you?
chemcarls
Nope but been there a few times. I was just curious if that was the school; I have a bunch of friends there
JoshWildhorn
Ah... well I do, it's nice ^^
chemcarls
It is. However, I wanted to escape the rain. So I moved to Walla Walla
masterchief
Indeed
Shokuji
first world problems
jump
Nobody died :D
Magnivore
Did anyone .... jump?
WillCorrectInaccuraciesForFood
Thank goodness.
squints1404
Really? Cause that is just fantastic.
InCaseYouNeededHelp
Many are now traumatized for life :D
porkandrecreation
Hooray for potential disasters that only result in annoyance!
DriftEJ20
"There goes my Escalade... Well, that's annoying!"
faiora
Which raises the issue of low minimum insurance coverage in the states....
DriftEJ20
"Still won't raise my Escalade out of the river :("
creatingusernamesgivesmeanxiety
My brain has trouble instantly comprehending if :D is happy or sad and at first I thought is was sad and it was kind of funny that way.
PikaChunin
Might as well jump. (Jump!)
SovietWrench
Which makes it fair game for jokes.
DaShanghaiKid
We have money for wars, but no money to fix and maintain our infrastructure.
HatsAreEssential
Sounds like 3 cars went into the water, but people were able to escape.
CHURCHv1
Yes. Every one is fine. Other then the 4 hour drive around...... Was about a block from it when it fell.
frauleinl
That smile looks a bit malicious... Like you wished people did die.
SillyMichaelTricksAreForWhores
I'm glad. I was afraid it would be like the 35w bridge collapse. :p
MCsquares
BEST NEWS ALL DAY.
Adeloastro
Yet.
CptTightPants
Just this once! Everybody lives!
Pos7al
That you for the mercy, *insert God here*!!!!
Capsicle
Your reference made me happy. Eccleston will forever be my favorite.
CptTightPants
It's also a River Song reference, since she says it at the end of the Library episode.
JettMidknight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=53CPuFgBK7E#t=140s
Randomlythoughupnicknameinordertocommentonposts
This part went through my head when I read the comment, looking for a gif, yt is even better :D
fakeasianwaiter
i love how youre username is jump and youre commenting on a pic of a bridge
HeyThereBruce
say that to the fish....
wobbleyheadedbob
so build a bridge... and get over it!
Mikeysbit
Your name is very apt! ^_^
Granddellfthegrand
The Bridge died.
malditadesgraciada
RIP
Pos7al
I cannot believe that nobody died. That is a spot where people are driving 60-65 mph. Very lucky, and very glad.
KraftDurchKoelsch
YAY :D :D :D
HatsAreEssential
All jokes aside, a truck carrying an oversized load hit the bridge. No one was killed, though getting to and from north WA will suck now.
AStrangerOnTheInternet
Yeah it was carrying a load of Tim Eyman's bullshit, that's why it was so heavy.
DixenCider
This is a BIG DEAL. Right before memorial day, major transit happens between Seattle and Canada.
JimmyCannon
So did they transfer your mom's vibrator to a new truck for delivery yet?
iamireland
Yeah, I-5 is pretty major.
HatsAreEssential
Yup... Poor Bellingham :(
centracing
My dad drives a truck to Seattle from Vancouver every night, this will easily add 1-2 hours to his day.
Mutsuhiro
Did it really
ElizKM86
:(
TheGoogleWhisperer
I drove it today; i drive Issaquah to Ferndale and back twice a week. 30 min delay northbound; 1.5 hour delay Southbound. Late to work.
TheGoogleWhisperer
11 min late. :(
KnockKnockWhosThereJehovahsWitness
It was carrying your mum.
KrippledKoala
Driver was from Calgary. Go figure.
kovi
No from Edmonton
Gdan79
How did it hit the bridge? It's over water isn't it?
Grambot
Too wide perhaps?
necron99
Too tall, it hit one of those arched supports in the corner.
LiveLaughLove666
Sasquatch festival is this weekend!! All my friends coming down from Bellingham are eff'd >_>
DatAsterisk
Here's hoping they already set up a tent last night..
HatsAreEssential
Looks like you'll be having lots of sleepovers! :p
JoshWildhorn
dude yeah all us wwu folks are screwed if we wanted to drive down for the long weekend or sasquatch