Deadly Miami Bridge Collapse Photos, Video: Death Toll Grows

Multiple deaths were reported after a newly opened bridge built for foot traffic in south Florida collapsed on Thursday afternoon. The bridge, located on the campus of Florida International University in Miami, was estimated to weight more than 950 tons and trapped vehicles traveling beneath it at the time of its collapse, the Miami Herald reported.

MSNBC tweeted that there were “mass casualties.”

Stunning video footage and pictures of the disaster quickly spread on social media.

BREAKING: A portion of a new pedestrian bridge has collapsed in Miami, "mass causalities" reported. NBC-affiliate WTVJ:

– Bridge is located near Florida International University
– Bridge was not yet open
– Several cars believed to be trapped beneath the bridge pic.twitter.com/ZgvBiqyG6R

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 15, 2018

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/974360479077425153

A pedestrian bridge has collapsed at Florida Intl. University in Miami. Here's what we know so far:

– There are several fatalities, authorities say
– Vehicles are crushed underneath
– No cause has been determined yet
– The bridge was installed Saturday https://t.co/T2CR77kdqw pic.twitter.com/auXNKnkvpG

— CNN (@CNN) March 15, 2018

This Miami bridge collapse is horrific. These cars have been completely flattened with drivers inside. pic.twitter.com/mZLkGP3DxF

— David Mack (@davidmackau) March 15, 2018

PICTURED: Emergency crews rushing to scene of collapsed pedestrian bridge in Miami https://t.co/9u5tMF0fnS pic.twitter.com/HuqEau4fdO

— Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) March 15, 2018

“We are shocked and saddened about the tragic events unfolding at the FIU-Sweetwater Bridge,” FIU spokesperson Maydel Santana-Bravo said in a brief statement. “At this time, we are still involved in rescue efforts and gathering information. We are working closely with authorities and first responders on the scene. We will share updates as we have them.”

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

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