Minneapolis Bridge Collapses

The eight-lane bridge on I-35W that crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN collapsed on Wednesday evening around 6 PM plunging more than 50 vehicles into the water and onto the land as far as 64 feet below. Nearly 80 were injured, more than 20 are still missing, and four have been confirmed dead.

We need to pray for those involved in this tragedy—primarily that God would grant repentance to those who have been graciously given the opportunity to repent.

Below are links to news coverage, pictures, video, and—perhaps most important—theological reflection.

Coverage:

• CNN: Up to 50 vehicles trapped in bridge wreckage, officials say
• MSNBC: Hopes dim after Minneapolis bridge collapse
• NYTimes: Search for Bridge Victims Begins; Scores Still Missing
• Pioneer Press: I-35W Bridge collapse: 7 dead, 20 missing, 60 injured
• Star Tribune: 4 dead, 79 injured, 20 missing after dozens of vehicles plummet into river
• Washington Post: Interstate Bridge Collapses Into Mississippi River in Minneapolis

Pictures:

• Fox News
• GlobeandMail
• WCCO

Other Resources:

• Bridge Inspection Report
• Diagram

Responses:

• Steve Camp: What is the Message of the Bridge Collapse in Minnesota? . . . a biblical response
• Mark Dever: Interviewed by Todd Friel on The Way of the Master Radio
• Phil Johnson: Divine Providence in Disaster
• Al Mohler: “Lest You Be Consumed”—The Tragedy in Minneapolis
• John Piper:
  • Putting My Daughter to Bed Two Hours After the Bridge Collapsed
  • Video from the Collapsed Bridge
  • Waiting for My Husband After the Bridge Collapsed (Audio)
    
  • Response to Rabbi Kushner
• Jason Robertson: Lesson of the Minneapolis Bridge Collapse
• Michael Spencer:
  • A Time for Ordinary Questions
  • Ordinary Questions 2: Thoughts and A Story
  • Answers to “Can You Be Too God-Centered?” + What you can learn from reactions to a provocative question

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