Railroad bridge collapses after early morning fire in west Lincoln
LFR responded at 3:45 a.m. Monday to the railroad bridge over Salt Creek by Westgate and Sun Valley boulevards
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Lincoln Fire and Rescue is on scene at an early morning fire at a railroad bridge in west Lincoln.
LFR responded at 3:45 a.m. Monday to the railroad bridge over Salt Creek by Westgate and Sun Valley boulevards near Pinnacle Bank Arena.
KOLN's reporter on the scene could see the bridge engulfed in flames and heavy smoke rising from the area miles away.
The bridge eventually collapsed just before 5:30 a.m.
LFR spokesperson, MJ Lierman, said the bridge will be a total loss, and they are working with railroad officials and fire investigators at this time.
While no cause has been determined, 10/11 is working to get more details, while emergency response is working the scene.
