Monday, July 11, 2016

Damaged bridge in Seally, Texas that partially collapsed, killing girl, to be demolished






Viewer video of a bridge collapse in Sealy (KTRK)




Updated 48 mins ago
The highway bridge that was damaged by a big rig, causing part of it to crumble onto the road below, killing a young girl, will be removed, beginning Tuesday morning.


The US 90 bridge in Sealy was damaged last week when it was struck by a truck. A portion of the bridge landed on a family's car, crushing it. Bre'in Bullock, 12, was killed instantly. She was riding in the front passenger seat. Her sister, Breandon Gardner, 9, was in the back seat and was able to get out safely. Their mother, Leah Bullock, 35, was driving. She was taken by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital with a chest injury.


TxDOT officials say the bridge suffered significant damage. Highway 36 will be closed starting Tuesday morning for the demolition of the US 90 bridge. There's no immediate word on how long the reconstruction of the bridge is expected to last.












Viewer-submitted photos of the accident scene in Sealy. (Viewer-submitted photo)