BREAKING: John Charles Frémont Bridge Collapses Amid Structural Failure Concerns
Portland, OR — June 13, 2025
Early this morning, the iconic John Charles Frémont Bridge collapsed after what officials are calling a “catastrophic structural failure.” Commuters were stunned as the upper deck of the double-decker bridge gave way around 7:48 AM, sending debris crashing into the Willamette River. Miraculously, no fatalities have been reported, though emergency crews are searching the area as a precaution.
According to an anonymous engineer, recent inspections flagged “critical stress fractures” that went unaddressed due to budgetary delays. The bridge, built in 1973, had long been a staple of Portland’s skyline.
Transportation officials have declared a citywide infrastructure audit. Oregon Governor Sarah Nolan called the collapse “a wake-up call” and vowed a full investigation.
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