Rob
05-24-2013, 04:03 AM
by Associated Press and KING 5 News
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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
Trooper Mark Francis said the four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m.
Francis says he has no idea how many people are in the water or whether there are any injuries or deaths. He did not know what caused the collapse.
The incident has closed northbound and southbound traffic in the area; traffic is reportedly backed up significantly on I-5.
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MOUNT VERNON, Wash. -- The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the water.
Trooper Mark Francis said the four-lane bridge collapsed about 7 p.m.
Francis says he has no idea how many people are in the water or whether there are any injuries or deaths. He did not know what caused the collapse.
The incident has closed northbound and southbound traffic in the area; traffic is reportedly backed up significantly on I-5.