Bridge Collapses During Construction Project

Two people were hurt when a bridge collapsed in Fort Dodge on Monday morning. A crew was working to tear down part of the bridge on Highway 169 over Second Avenue when it collapsed around 8:30 a.m. Fort Dodge Fire Chief David Luers said the workers were beginning to remove part of the deck on the bridge when it fell about 20 feet. Two people standing on the deck were hurt when it collapsed. The workers are employed by Minnowa Construction Inc., of Harmony, Minn. Project Manager Ben Thorson said one worker suffered a cut on his forehead.