BREAKING NEWS– Wright Memorial Bridge Collapses in Outer Banks Due to Structural Failure
June 5, 2025 – OBX, NC
In a shocking turn of events, the Wright Memorial Bridge, a vital artery connecting the Outer Banks to mainland North Carolina, has just collapsed. Witnesses report hearing a loud rumble followed by a sudden plunge of the central span into the Currituck Sound.
The collapse occurred just after 3:30 PM during light traffic. At least two vehicles are believed to have been on the section that gave way. Emergency services are on-site, and divers have been deployed. Rescue operations are underway, but no casualties have been confirmed yet.
Preliminary reports suggest long-term stress fractures in the aging structure may have gone undetected. The North Carolina Department of Transportation had reportedly postponed major maintenance scheduled for late 2025.
Locals and tourists are urged to avoid the area. The bridge’s collapse will heavily impact access to and from the Outer Banks for the foreseeable future. More updates to follow.
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