A pedestrian bridge near Florida International University collapsed, trapping people and cars underneath
- A pedestrian bridge in Miami, Florida collapsed on Thursday.
- It's unclear how many people were injured or killed, but police told reporters there were multiple deaths.
A newly installed pedestrian bridge at the Florida International University collapsed on Thursday, trapping people and cars underneath.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told WSVN that at least six people were injured, and The Miami Herald reported that police confirmed multiple deaths.
The bridge was installed on Saturday using a method intended to reduce risk to workers, pedestrians, and drivers, The Herald reported. It's unclear if the bridge was open for pedestrian use on Thursday.
Here's a video showing the scene:
This story is being updated.