Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps

 By 
Alex Fitzpatrick
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Collapsed Washington Bridge Already Removed From Google Maps

Google wastes little time updating its maps: The four-lane bridge in Washington state that partially collapsed on Thursday has been removed from Google Maps 12 hours after falling into the Skagit River. An empty placeholder now fills the bridge's location:

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The bridge gave way with little warning, sending two cars and their occupants into the freezing water below. Authorities rescued three people, and two were hospitalized for hypothermia, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Authorities have not confirmed the reason for the collapse. Local media reported an oversized truck collided with the bridge, potentially triggering the cave-in.

The bridge sits between Burlington and Mt. Vernon on the I-5 highway, an important route connecting Vancouver with Seattle.

Several witnesses posted dramatic on-the-scene photos on Reddit and Imgur:

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