Florida Bridge Collapse Deaths Likely to Rise as More Trapped Victims Found, Authorities Say

First responders are shown as rescue efforts continue after a pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2018. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

Six people have been confirmed killed when a newly erected pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University’s Miami campus, but the number of fatalities is expected to grow as crews work to free those still trapped, authorities say.

The 950-ton bridge, which spanned several lanes of traffic, came crashing down on Thursday, March 15, burying at least eight vehicles in rubble.