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Mississippi river bridges hit by barges close traffic
Several loaded barges broke loose on the flood swollen Mississippi striking two bridges and stopping highway and rail traffic. Three barges hit the U S Route 34 bridge linking Burlington Iowa and Gulfport Illinois while two others went upstream and ran aground before being recovered. Civil defense officials said traffic detours extended to 17 miles for the final leg.
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Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Burlington
Iowa
Great River
Des Moines
Mississippi River
Gulfport
Ill
Coast Guard
Tim Whalen
Whalen