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Thursday, 2 August 2007, 19:10 GMT 20:10 UK

In pictures: US bridge collapse

AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Heather Munro

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A bridge crossing the Mississippi river in Minneapolis has collapsed, killing at least seven people. Photo: AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Heather Munro

Collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

Collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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It happened during the evening rush hour, when the bridge was crowded with traffic. Photo: AP/The Minnesota Daily, Stacy Bengs

Collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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The central section of the bridge fell into the river, hurling as many as 50 vehicles into the water.

Fire on the collapsed bridge

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It is not clear what caused the catastrophic collapse, but the Department of Homeland Security has ruled out terrorism.

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Boats and divers rescued the injured from the water, and looked for more survivors. Photo: AP/Star Tribune, Jeff Wheeler

Medic treats an injured victim in Minneapolis

Medic treats an injured victim in Minneapolis

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At least 60 injured people were taken to hospital.

Collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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Rescue efforts shifted to recovery overnight, as officials said they did not expect to find any more survivors.

Collapsed bridge and a lock on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

Collapsed bridge and a lock on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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At one side of the river, a section of the bridge fell on a lock.

Train crushed under section of collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

Train crushed under section of collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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A freight train passing under another section of the bridge was crushed.

Section of collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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Some cars managed to stop on sections of the bridge which did not fall into the river.

Onlookers near the collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

Onlookers near the collapsed bridge on Mississippi river at Minneapolis

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Crowds gathered, hardly believing what they saw.

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