Florida: Pedestrian bridge collapses at university; several hurt
By PTI | Published: 16th March 2018 12:31 AM |
Last Updated: 16th March 2018 12:45 AM | A+A A- |
In this frame from video, emergency personnel work at the scene of a collapsed bridge in the Miami area, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (Photo: AP)
MIAMI: A newly-installed pedestrian bridge collapsed Thursday at Florida International University, trapping at least five vehicles underneath.
Live television reports showed several people loaded onto ambulances immediately after the collapse.
There was no immediate report of injuries or any fatalities from authorities.
The 950-ton span was installed on Saturday.
The main part of the 174-foot span was assembled by the side of the road while support towers were built at either end.
Video showed fire trucks, police and other emergency vehicles at the scene.
