Skagit River Washington State: bridge collapses

King5.com reported that Interstate 5 bridge over a river north of Seattle collapsed Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the water, the Washington State Patrol said.

The four-lane bridge over the Skagit River collapsed about 7 p.m., Trooper Mark Francis said. There was no confirmation how many people were in the water, but Skagit County Sheriff’s Department said three people – two men and one woman – were rescued from the water and transported to area hospitals. All three were last reported in stable condition…. Read Article