FIU bridge collapses; fatalities reported, Florida officials say
By Katherine Lam, Nicole Darrah | Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/1...atalities-reported-florida-officials-say.html
Several fatalities were reported after a newly installed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed Thursday, leaving several vehicles trapped underneath the sprawling wreckage.
Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to Fox News there were several fatalities after the structure, called the "Instant Bridge," collapsed just before 2 p.m. at the Miami-area university. No official number was released.
my school finished putting up a bridge a few days ago and it literally just fell. my roommate and i heard it from our rooms and ran to the balcony pic.twitter.com/JOtoLuC3Qs
— ? (@Ialilulelo) March 15, 2018
Miami police were told Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had recovered six people with injuries, Fox News confirmed.
Sweetwater Police Department told Fox News: "We're just trying to save lives."
Florida Gov. Rick Scott tweeted that he's spoken to Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez about the incident and "will be in constant communication with law enforcement throughout the day."
I have spoken with Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez about the pedestrian bridge collapse at FIU. I will be in constant communication with law enforcement throughout the day.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) March 15, 2018
A video showed several people being loaded into ambulances. Several doctors and nurses were also called to the scene to assist those injured.
The bridge, projected to be finished in early 2019, was set to link the university’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus, where an estimated 4,000 students live, according to the Miami Herald. The bridge, a $9.3 million project, was installed on Saturday, with many celebrating the new construction.
The university called it a “one-of its-kind pedestrian bridge” that “swings” into place.
First-of-its-kind pedestrian bridge “swings” into place. “FIU is about building bridges and student safety. This project accomplishes our mission beautifully,” -President Mark B. Rosenberg. https://t.co/x8gPM9A4DG #worldsahead pic.twitter.com/mPEMeh2zmw
— FIU (@FIU) March 10, 2018
“FIU is about building bridges and student safety. This project accomplishes our mission beautifully,” President Mark B. Rosenberg said, according to a tweet by FIU.
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart tweeted: “Shocked and distraught by the horrific SW 8 Street bridge collapse. Praying for the victims, and for our first responders who are searching for survivors.”
Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. Follow her on Twitter at @bykatherinelam
By Katherine Lam, Nicole Darrah | Fox News
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/03/1...atalities-reported-florida-officials-say.html
Several fatalities were reported after a newly installed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University collapsed Thursday, leaving several vehicles trapped underneath the sprawling wreckage.
Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to Fox News there were several fatalities after the structure, called the "Instant Bridge," collapsed just before 2 p.m. at the Miami-area university. No official number was released.
my school finished putting up a bridge a few days ago and it literally just fell. my roommate and i heard it from our rooms and ran to the balcony pic.twitter.com/JOtoLuC3Qs
— ? (@Ialilulelo) March 15, 2018
Miami police were told Miami-Dade Fire Rescue had recovered six people with injuries, Fox News confirmed.
Sweetwater Police Department told Fox News: "We're just trying to save lives."
Florida Gov. Rick Scott tweeted that he's spoken to Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez about the incident and "will be in constant communication with law enforcement throughout the day."
I have spoken with Miami-Dade County Police Chief Juan Perez about the pedestrian bridge collapse at FIU. I will be in constant communication with law enforcement throughout the day.
— Rick Scott (@FLGovScott) March 15, 2018
A video showed several people being loaded into ambulances. Several doctors and nurses were also called to the scene to assist those injured.
The bridge, projected to be finished in early 2019, was set to link the university’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus, where an estimated 4,000 students live, according to the Miami Herald. The bridge, a $9.3 million project, was installed on Saturday, with many celebrating the new construction.
The university called it a “one-of its-kind pedestrian bridge” that “swings” into place.
First-of-its-kind pedestrian bridge “swings” into place. “FIU is about building bridges and student safety. This project accomplishes our mission beautifully,” -President Mark B. Rosenberg. https://t.co/x8gPM9A4DG #worldsahead pic.twitter.com/mPEMeh2zmw
— FIU (@FIU) March 10, 2018
“FIU is about building bridges and student safety. This project accomplishes our mission beautifully,” President Mark B. Rosenberg said, according to a tweet by FIU.
Florida Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart tweeted: “Shocked and distraught by the horrific SW 8 Street bridge collapse. Praying for the victims, and for our first responders who are searching for survivors.”
Katherine Lam is a breaking and trending news digital producer for Fox News. Follow her on Twitter at @bykatherinelam