The 950-ton span was just installed on Saturday
MIAMI — A brand-new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at a Miami-area college Thursday, crushing at least five vehicles. Several people were seen being loaded into ambulances.
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.
Firetrucks, police and other emergency vehicles were at the scene.
The $14.2 million bridge crossed over a busy seven lane road that divided the university's campus from the city of Sweetwater.