Unidentified woman watches the cleanup of the 35W bridge collapse. (Courtesy of Eric Brandt)
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- The medical community's response to the 35W bridge emergency (program audio)
Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
The I-35W bridge over the Mississippi in Minneapolis collapsed during rush hour on August 1, 2007, plunging dozens of cars and their occupants into the river.Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
The medical community's response to the 35W bridge emergency
Broadcast: Midday, 08/09/2007, 11:00 a.m.
Dr. John Hick is a physician at the Hennepin County Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine and was at the scene of the bridge collapse within minutes. He discusses the emergency response on the scene and in nearby hospitals.
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