Workers From Texas Company Fall From Interstate Bridge
Save Email Print
Workers From Texas Company Fall From Interstate Bridge
Three workers from a Texas company were missing and presumed dead Wednesday after falling from an Interstate highway bridge over the Arkansas River.
Font Size:

(April 1, 2008)—Three construction workers employed by a Texas company were presumed dead Wednesday after falling from the Interstate 430 bridge over the Arkansas River in Little Rock, Ark.

A spokeswoman for Central Arkansas Water says the men were employed by Oscar Renda Contracting of Roanoke.

Authorities say three workers fell 40 to 50 feet to the river.

A sheriff's spokesman says four men were on a platform of scaffolding and one was able to hold on and call for emergency help before he was rescued.

The others fell into the river, as did some of the scaffolding.

The platform was big enough to hold the men, two generators and a welding machine.

The utility contracted with the Dallas-area company in April 2006 to install two sections of 30-inch-diameter waterlines under and across the bridge.
More Stories
Video
13 Confirmed Dead, 30 Injured In Ft. Hood Shooting
288 Comments
Local Woman Claimed She Had Cancer To Get Money For Breast Implants
128 Comments
Community Rallies In Support Of Animal Shelter After Deadly Fire
70 Comments
Apartment Complex Where Suspected Gunman Lived Evacuated
62 Comments
Jury Acquits Local Paramedic Accused Of Fondling Female Patient
59 Comments
Central Texas Boy Suffers Head, Face, Eye Injuries In Dog Attack
58 Comments
KWTX.com Features
Double Dollar Deals
Half Price Deals at Central Texas restaurants and businesses. A new deal every Thursday at 7:00am.
Boss of the Month
Who is Central Texas’ best boss? Nominate your supervisor for Boss of the Month!
Golden Apple
Your chance to nominate an outstanding teacher. Find out how they are making a difference in classrooms.
Emily Wants to Know
Emily Matthews' inquisitive look at life in Central Texas.
Army Way
Learn all about the symbols, traditions, and customs of the US Army.
Job of the Week
Click now to see hundreds of other jobs on Job Board TV!


Emergency Room Nurse - Join Metroplex Health System in Killeen as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Metroplex offers a very competitive hourly wage, comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans. A new pay scale went in to effect in October 09! Join Metroplex in extending the healing ministry of Christ.

Also, take a look at the most recent jobs posted to Job Board TV at KWTX.com: View More Jobs.
AP Video