October 15, 2008

VDOT assembles team to investigate Giles County bridge collapse

The pedestrian swing-bridge over Walker creek collapsed on Sunday, October 12th, sending ten people plunging 30 feet into the water


October 13, 2008

Giles County bridge collapse investigation update

V-DOT: There are very few swinging pedestrian bridges left in the area. They’re inspected every two years, which is the standard for any bridge in Virginia.


October 12, 2008

Bridge collapses in Giles County with people on it

Sheriff tells WSLS that ten people were on the swinging bridge, connecting Route 100 to Patterson Ford Road.

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