New pedestrian bridge collapses at Florida International University

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    A pedestrian bridge under construction at Florida International University west of Miami collapsed Thursday afternoon, crushing eight vehicles on the road beneath and injuring multiple people, according to police.

    Because of the size and weight of the walkway — it weighs more than 950 tons — the damage is significant, said Lt. Alex Camacho of the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. More Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teams than he could count were working at the scene, checking for survivors, he said. “I have no idea what lies underneath, in the rubble,” Camacho said.

    Eight people with injuries were taken to hospitals, a fire official said. The bridge collapsed about 1:30 p.m., the fire official said.

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