Texas flooding shuts down bridge (9.20.19)

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Interstate 10 bridge near Houston is closed after being hit by barges during Tropical Storm Imelda.

Authorities say nine barges broke loose along the Jacinto River in Texas.

At least one of them struck the westbound bridge along Interstate 10.

Authorities say that crews are assessing the damage.

Imelda has not only caused damage to the bridge but has left hundreds of people stranded.

Officials say more than 400 high-water rescues have been performed.

And more than 300 cars are stranded as a result of Imelda.

The storm also leaves two reported deaths in Texas.

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