Police also released the identity of victim Navarro Brown, who died at a hospital shortly after the accident. The victims have been identified as FIU student Alexa Duran, 57-year-old Oswald Gonzalez, 53-year-old Alberto Arias and 60-year-old Rolando Fraga Hernandez, 60.
Police dogs and heavy machinery are aiding the investigation. Upon arrival, they found eight cars trapped beneath the collapsed span and immediately launched a search-and-rescue operation that included more than 100 first responders from multiple agencies. Here's everything we know about what happened.Īuthorities were called to the scene of the accident around 1:30 p.m.
MIAMI - At least six people are dead after a newly constructed bridge at Florida International University collapsed onto a busy street on Thursday afternoon and crushed at least eight cars, according to authorities. Multiple people are dead after a bridge at Florida International University collapsed onto a busy street and crushed at least eight cars.