An attack before dawn Monday damaged part of a bridge linking Russia to Moscow-annexed Crimea that is a key supply route for Kremlin forces in the war with Ukraine, forcing the span’s temporary closure for a second time in less than a year. Two people were killed and their daughter was injured. Vehicle traffic on…
Key Russian Bridge to Crimea Is Struck Again, With Moscow Blaming Ukraine for an Attack That Kills 2
A Bridge Over Yellowstone River Collapses, Sending a Freight Train Into the Waters Below
June 24, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Mont.—A bridge that crosses the Yellowstone River in Montana collapsed early Saturday, plunging portions of a freight train carrying hazardous materials into the rushing water below. The train cars were carrying asphalt and sulfur, said David Stamey, Stillwater County’s chief of emergency services. Officials shut down drinking water intakes downstream while they evaluated the…
Ukraine Strikes Bridge to Crimea, Say Russian-Appointed Officials
Ukrainian missiles struck the Chonhar road bridge connecting Crimea with Russian-held parts of the southern Kherson region overnight, forcing traffic to be diverted to a different route, Russian-appointed officials said on Thursday. The so-called “gate to Crimea,” known by Russians with a different spelling as the Chongar Bridge, is one of a handful of links…
Man-Made ‘Living Bridges’ Are Grown to Stand for Centuries—Without Nuts or Bolts: VIDEO
The beautiful phenomenon of “living root” bridges, expertly sculpted by Indian tribes, is a testament to what can be achieved when man and nature work together. These incredible structures have stood the test of time owing to a simple and effective, centuries-old technique. Living root bridges are commonly found in southern Meghalaya state in northern…
Teen Dies During Apparent Social Media Stunt on Los Angeles Bridge, Police Say
May 25, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police said. Police were sent to the 6th Street Viaduct around 2 a.m. Saturday and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at a hospital. His name wasn’t immediately released. The teen slipped…
Bridge Collapse in Kashmir Kills Girl, Injures at Least 70
SRINAGAR, India—An overcrowded footbridge collapsed into a rocky river in Indian-controlled Kashmir while thronged with more than 100 people celebrating a festival, killing a 10-year-old girl and injuring at least 70 people, authorities said Friday. Police and relief teams rushed to the low metal bridge, which could not withstand the weight of the revelers celebrating…
Study of Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Looking at Leg Fractures
PITTSBURGH—Investigators looking into the collapse of a Pittsburgh bridge nearly one year ago are looking closely at damage to the legs of the structure, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. An agency update on the Jan, 28, 2022, failure of the Fern Hollow Bridge said its engineers are examining “multiple fractures” found on the…
Joe Biden to Promote Infrastructure With McConnell in Kentucky
January 2, 2023
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President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) will make a rare joint appearance in Kentucky on Jan. 4 to highlight the president’s $1.2 trillion spending plan, the White House announced Sunday. Joined by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, and Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the two are to…
One Dead in Big Pileup on Chinese Bridge Shrouded in Fog: State Media
BEIJING—One person was killed on Wednesday when more than 200 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in heavy fog, rescuers and the CCTV state broadcaster reported. Cars and trucks could been seen crumpled and piled on top of each other on the Zhengxin Huanghe bridge in…
Off-Duty Police Officer Dressed As Mrs Claus Sees Woman Leaning Over Bridge, Pulls Over to Save Her Life
An off-duty Virginia police officer happened to be dressed as Mrs. Claus while driving home one night this December when she saw a 25-year-old woman leaning over a bridge rail. Still in costume, but no less committed to her community, the officer pulled over and took action to save a life. It was just after…
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