Explosives bring down bridge arches at Hoback

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JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A dramatic explosion brought down two steel arches that used to support a bridge over the Snake River south of Jackson.

The controlled detonation happened at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Crews then set about removing the debris that fell into the river — work that might continue into next week.

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