Several dead after newly-installed portion of Florida pedestrian bridge collapses

  • Source: WPLG-TV ABC Local10.com - Miami & Fort Lauderdale
  • Published: 03/15/2018 12:00 AM

A newly-installed portion of a pedestrian bridge connecting Florida International University with the city of Sweetwater collapsed Thursday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there are "several fatalities." The 950-ton section of the $14.2 million bridge at Southwest Eighth Street and Southwest 109th Avenue was installed Saturday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials confirmed that at least six people were injured. Authorities said one was taken to Kendall Regional Medical Center as a trauma alert.



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