Anniversary of the I-40 bridge collapse

Two years ago, the I-40 bridge collapsed over the Arkansas River. <br/><br/>A towboat rammed two barges into the support beams of the bridge, causing it to collapse, killing 14 people. <br/><br/>In a

Wednesday, May 26th 2004, 4:37 pm

By: News On 6


Two years ago, the I-40 bridge collapsed over the Arkansas River.

A towboat rammed two barges into the support beams of the bridge, causing it to collapse, killing 14 people.

In a settlement last week to a lawsuit, the company that owned the towboat, the towboat pilot, and the barge owner agreed to pay the state $4.5-million.
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