Bridge collapsed: dead and injured in Miami

Bridge collapsed: dead and injured in Miami

Eight cars bury

The 950-tonne bridge near Miami was only five days long. When it suddenly collapses, it buries eight cars beneath her. and It should be stable enough to withstand hurricanes.

At least six dead

At the collapse of a new pedestrian bridge near the US metropolis Miami, according to official information, at least six people were killed in the evening. That said Florida Senator Bill Nelson to the US broadcaster 'CBS'.

Bridge should be released in early 2019

Police and fire department officials initially wanted to confirm to the media that eight people had been taken to hospitals. They said nothing about their condition. The bridge had been 

erected only a few days ago and should be officially released in early 2019 for pedestrian traffic. It should be reportedly stable enough to withstand hurricanes.

Eyewitness: Collapse has sounded like an earthquake

The 950-ton bridge collapsed in full length of about 53 meters and fell on the underlying seven-lane road. She buried eight cars under her. An eyewitness told the broadcaster 'ABC' that the collapse had sounded like an earthquake. The bridge led from the town of Sweetwater in the Miami district to the Florida International University campus.