At least 6 crushed to death in Florida bridge collapse

This photo provided by DroneBase shows the collapsed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in the Miami area on Thursday. MIAMI >> Authorities said Friday that the cables suspending a pedestrian bridge were being tightened after a “stress test” when the 950-ton concrete span collapsed over traffic, killing at least six people only days after its installation was celebrated as a technological innovation.

6 dead in pedestrian bridge collapse in Florida

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Special Report | Michael Hari: From deputy to abductor to alleged terrorist

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Conor Lamb: Lunchpail Democrat, Trumpian Republican

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Jeff Flake eyes 2020 primary challenge to stop President Trump

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Library to host anniversary event for insurance program

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At least 6 killed after Florida bridge collapse

A pedestrian bridge suddenly collapsed onto the road below near Florida International University, crushing cars and killing at least six people Thursday. Emergency crews worked overnight in what Miami-Dade Police spokesman Alvaro Zavaleta called a "very slow process" in order to preserve evidence and the safety of possible victims and rescuers, because of unstable conditions at the bridge.

VIDEO: Rubio – “We Deserve to Know What Went Wrong” in FIU Bridge Collapse

Earlier tonight, Sen. Marco Rubio joined Gov. Rick Scott and other local law enforcement and government officials at a press conference at Florida International University to discuss the pedestrian bridge that collapsed today across Southwest Eighth Street in Miami. As RedState reported, the pedestrian bridge was built using a newly-developed type of modular construction that had never been used on a bridge this large before.

At least 4 dead when Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapses on vehicles

Florida officials said Thursday that four people have been found dead in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida pedestrian bridge where the frantic search for any survivors continued past nightfall. Fire Chief Dave Downey said at an evening news briefing that four deceased people were found amid the chaotic scene of concrete rubble and crumpled vehicles.

Donald Trump Jr.’s wife files for divorce in New York

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Judge blocks Ohio ban on abortions due to Down syndrome

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Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs face calls to testify to Congress

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