At Least 6 Dead After New Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Over Cars In Miami

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The 950-ton bridge was lifted into place on Saturday in order to provide a safe walkway for Florida International University students.

By Nina Golgowski, Lydia O’Connor, Sara Boboltz, and Carla Herreria

• Multiple cars and people were trapped under a newly constructed bridge at Miami’s Florida International University after it collapsed Thursday.
• Officials said there are at least six fatalities, including one student. They didn’t expect to find any more survivors amid the rubble. Ten victims were also taken to Kendall Regional Medical Center.
• The Miami-Dade homicide bureau is leading an investigation into the collapse.
• Gov. Rick Scott said investigations are being conducted at the local, state and federal level. He promised to hold anyone accountable if there is evidence of wrongdoing.