A railroad bridge that connects Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, collapsed late Sunday amid heavy rain and flooding. Local affiliate KTIV reported the bridge had started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it, advising nearby residents of potential evacuations.

Midwest railroad bridge collapses amid heavy rain and flooding

A railroad bridge that connects Sioux City, Iowa, and North Sioux City, South Dakota, collapsed late Sunday amid heavy rain and flooding. Local affiliate KTIV reported the bridge had started to sink into the Big Sioux River and authorities were monitoring it, advising nearby residents of potential evacuations.