Pedestrian bridge collapses leaving ‘casualties’ at Florida College

A pedestrian bridge has collapsed at Florida Worldwide College in Miami, killing a entire lot of different folks.

The bridge, situated at 109th Ave and Eighth Boulevard, collapsed on a likelihood of autos round 5.30pm (GMT).

Police rep confirmed that a entire lot of different folks rep died as firefighters bustle to rescue other folks trapped underneath the concrete.

Dramatic footage shows the collapsed bridge with a likelihood of autos underneath it.

Conception Tiona Page told ABC News that she would perchance presumably presumably hear screams coming from the autos.

She said: ‘As rapidly as I looked outdoors, I seen mud flying in each location. I knew the bridge had collapsed.’

Other footage shows nurses and clinical doctors rushing to the scene to study out and treat the injured.

The aloof 950-tonne bridge became once constructed next to the toll road and then rolled into location in a single portion on Saturday, appropriate west of 109th Avenue.

It is believed to be the very best bridge ever constructed this vogue in the US.

Enhance of the bridge began in the spring of 2017 and is anticipated to be done in early 2019.

The main span became once constructed next to Southwest Eighth Boulevard.

The $Eleven million mission became once constructed with the aim of connecting the college with a shut-by aloof housing vogue.

College administration beforehand praised the come manner claiming it became once safer.

FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg said: ‘FIU is set building bridges and pupil safety. This mission accomplishes our mission beautifully.’

Miami Dade Police said on Twitter: ‘MDPD is on the scene of a bridge give plan shut to FIU. Please steer sure of the blueprint of Tamiami Path and SW 107 Avenue unless extra see.’

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