Bridge Collapses During Live Local News Report, Only Feet From Where Reporter is Standing

FOX 46 in Charlotte, North Carolina had a team out covering some flooding this morning when a section of Hiddenite Bridge in Alexander County washed away during a live shot. Reporter Amber Roberts was standing mere feet from the section of bridge that collapsed and cameraman Joe Monte just a few feet further. It made for a scary clip.

BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Glad @AmberFOX46 and her photographer @JonMonteFOX46 are ok after the bridge they were standing on collapsed right behind them during their live shot. pic.twitter.com/8z4D1xh4zt
— Derek Miloff (@Dmiloff) November 12, 2020

Since no one was hurt, the video was quickly turned into a meme, which included some footage of the spot in the bridge that was about to wash away.

Soooo glad @AmberFOX46 and photojournalist @JonMonteFOX46 are ok after the bridge collapsed LIVE on tv!! Our crews are taking every precaution to get you the latest on the flooding in #NorthCarolina @FOX46News pic.twitter.com/GXCTCgcmfb
— Jason Harper (@jasonfox46) November 12, 2020

This should be a reminder to everyone - even news crews - to take flooding seriously. Natural disasters and extreme weather events are terrifying.