Sagging Closes Green Bays Leo Frigo Bridge

Sagging of a segment of the Leo Frigo bridge in Green Bay was caused when one of the piers holding up the bridge settled Wednesday afternoon . The bridge is not in any danger of collapsing but the bridge will be closed indefinitely while the investigation continues. The pier settled a little over 2 feet. The state will continue taking periodic measurements to see if the pier is continuing to settle or if any other piers are affected.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/traffic/i-43-bridge-in-green-bay-closed-after-dip-reported-b99106394z1-225168872.html




 

6 dead and 30 injured

6 people were killed when a bus and a train collided at a train crossing in Ottawa Canada. The bus went through a closed barrier and the passengers told the bus driver to stop right before impact. 11 people were critically injured but over all 30 passengers were injured. The accident happened during a morning rush hour. What was the cause of this accident was not yet clear. This accident makes it Canada's second major rail accident this year. In Quebec just months before an oil train derailed and exploded killing 47 people.

 http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/09/18/multiple-fatalities-in-train-bus-crash-in-canada/?intcmp=latestnews

Colorado Towns Are Left Stranded In Deadly Floods

                  Walls of water flowed down hillsides causing flash floods across Colorado, killing at least three people. The flooding cut off highways, mountain towns and closed the main campus of the University of Colorado. The heavy rain continued to fall on Thursday. Some houses and buildings collapsed. Firefighters had to come rescue cars that were taken by creeks and roads gave way. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/13/us/colorado-towns-are-left-stranded-in-deadly-floods.html?_r=0

How a skyscraper can melt a car

The new London skyscraper is causing cars to melt and buildings to start on fire. 17 hours ago a car melted from the skyscraper. The skyscrapers new design has melted parts of a nearby car across the street. The car was parked for an hour across the street. When he returned the panels and mirrors and other parts of his car were melted for the skyscraper. The 38 story building, also known as the walkie talkie is known for its unusual shape. The shape of the skyscraper is exactly what’s causing fires and melted cars. Because the building is concave the reflective glass focuses the sun's rays on a small part of the building. The building is currently being redone. 

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/how-london-skyscraper-can-melt-cars-set-buildings-fire-8C11069092