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| At least 4 killed after pedestrian bridge collapses in Florida (VIDEO) | |
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| At least four people have been confirmed dead in a pedestrian bridge collapse in Greater Miami, Florida, crushing several cars. The Miami-Dade county fire chief says nine others were taken to the hospital. | |
| Five to six vehicles were “crushed” in the incident, the local police also said. | Five to six vehicles were “crushed” in the incident, the local police also said. |
| The bridge was located close to Florida International University and crossed Southwest 8th Street near 109th Avenue, according to local media reports. Its construction was aimed at allowing university students to safely cross the busy roadway near the campus. | The bridge was located close to Florida International University and crossed Southwest 8th Street near 109th Avenue, according to local media reports. Its construction was aimed at allowing university students to safely cross the busy roadway near the campus. |
| The 54-meter-long bridge was scheduled to be opened to the public no sooner than in early 2019 and was still under construction. Several vehicles were struck under the collapsed structure, according to AP. | The 54-meter-long bridge was scheduled to be opened to the public no sooner than in early 2019 and was still under construction. Several vehicles were struck under the collapsed structure, according to AP. |
| The bridge was reportedly constructed using some sort of innovative approach meant to reduce potential risks to workers, commuters and pedestrians. The university praised the bridge as “the first of its kind.” It also said that its main span, weighing some 950 tons, was installed within hours through the use of an "accelerated bridge construction" method. The span was placed into its final position on Saturday. | The bridge was reportedly constructed using some sort of innovative approach meant to reduce potential risks to workers, commuters and pedestrians. The university praised the bridge as “the first of its kind.” It also said that its main span, weighing some 950 tons, was installed within hours through the use of an "accelerated bridge construction" method. The span was placed into its final position on Saturday. |
| Following the incident, the university issued a statement, saying it was “shocked and saddened about the tragic events unfolding at the FIU-Sweetwater pedestrian bridge.” | Following the incident, the university issued a statement, saying it was “shocked and saddened about the tragic events unfolding at the FIU-Sweetwater pedestrian bridge.” |
| The $14.2 million bridge was a part of a $19.4 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant financed by the US Department of Transportation, CBS Miami reports. The list of agencies that funded the construction also includes the Federal Highway Administration and Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program as well Florida International University. | The $14.2 million bridge was a part of a $19.4 million Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant financed by the US Department of Transportation, CBS Miami reports. The list of agencies that funded the construction also includes the Federal Highway Administration and Florida Department of Transportation Local Agency Program as well Florida International University. |