Rescuers formed a human chain to save people trapped on a bus which was left dangling off a collapsed bridge in the US
Sam Wasserman, a spokesperson for Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, said a few hours after the collapse that officials were evaluating the scene and an urban search-and-rescue team was still combing the area for any other possible victims.
The bus driver and at least one passenger were also among those evaluated by emergency medical responders.Before its collapse the bridge carried approximately 14,500 vehicles a day.City officials said the collapse caused a gas leak but the supply had since been shut off. "Our team is in touch with state and local officials on the ground as they continue to gather information about the cause of the collapse," it said.
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