Road bridge collapses in Pittsburgh park
A Pittsburgh bridge that carries a main city road through a local park collapsed on Friday, injuring 10 people and sending three to local hospitals.The Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety reported that a bridge that carries Forbes Ave. over Fern Hollow Creek in Frick Park collapsed Friday morning around 6 a.m. ET.
Photos from the scene show that vehicles were on the bridge during the collapse, including a commuter bus. Officials said some of those injured were those riding the bus. Fire officials added that some first responders suffered injuries after slipping on the snow at the hilly and rocky collapse site. Fire officials also confirmed that the collapse caused a"major gas leak." They've since shut off gas lines in the area to prevent further problems.Please avoid the area of Forbes and Braddock for a confirmed bridge collapse. Fire, EMS, and Police responding. No reported injuries at this time.— Pittsburgh Public Safety January 28, 2022 The collapse comes hours before President Joe Biden is expected to arrive in the city to discuss a newly-passed infrastructure spending bill.
"The bipartisan infrastructure bill — we need it. We know we have bridges that need to be taken care of. Today is significant to that," Gainey said."We're glad to have the president coming today."PIO is on scene. Will advise on when there will be a news conference. https://t.co/l8tQryZwIW pic.twitter.com/OEHkAPJy6N .Page-below > .RichTextModule {display:none;} .Page-below .
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