Crime & Safety

Kids Fall Through Brickyard Bridge

No injuries in Sunday incident.

Three boys plunged into a creek in Brickyard Plantation Sunday when a bridge gave way, according to reports.

The boys — 8, 12 and 14 — were fishing from a bridge in Brickyard Plantation when a section of asphalt suddenly crumbled, leaving a gaping hole, according to Jen Spychalski, mother of two of the boys, according to the Post and Courier.

The two older boys plunged into Horlbeck Creek, which came up to their waists. A chunk of concrete splashed into the water next to them. 

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Though the water was chilly, there were no injuries. The bridge washed out due to a leaking water main, according to the newspaper.

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