Pedestrian Bridge Collapses In Miami Area, Killing 4 And Injuring Several

Vehicles are seen trapped under a collapsed pedestrian bridge Thursday near Florida International University in Miami.

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Updated at 8:52 p.m. ET

A Florida International University pedestrian bridge, still under construction, collapsed Thursday afternoon on a major roadway in the Miami area, trapping people underneath and injuring several victims. Miami-Dade Fire chief said four people were found dead at the site and nine people had been transported to area hospitals.

“We have multiple victims; the number hasn’t been determined yet,” Miami Dade County Deputy Mayor Maurice Kemp said at a late afternoon news conference.