At least four dead in Florida university bridge collapse At least four people have been killed and 10 others hurt after a footbridge collapsed near Florida International University in Miami, officials say. Rescuers are spending the night searching for victims trapped beneath the buckled structure. The 862-tonne, 174ft (53m) bridge fell over an eight-lane motorway on Thursday afternoon, crushing at least eight vehicles, police said. The bridge was erected on Saturday in just six hours. It was built using a method called "accelerated bridge construction" to avoid traffic disruption. A major section of the bridge was assembled on the side of the road and then raised into place. Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey confirmed on Thursday night that at least four people were killed. "This is going to be a long incident. We are going to have rescuers here through the night, if not longer," Chief Downey said. President Donald Trump tweeted on Thursday night he was monitoring "the heartbreaking bridge collapse".

Continuing to monitor the heartbreaking bridge collapse at FIU - so tragic. Many brave First Responders rushed in to save lives. Thank you for your courage. Praying this evening for all who are affected.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 15, 2018

A message from President Rosenberg regarding the collapse of the pedestrian bridge on 8th Street. #FIUBridge pic.twitter.com/c7javtzi4N

— FIU (@FIU) March 16, 2018
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