"Walker walks down in Florida, killing at least 10"

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A Reuters report said that at least ten people were killed in a walk-down bridge collapse in Florida in the United States. Senator Bill Nelson of Florida told this information in an interview given to local television CBS Miami, Reuters said. He said that at least ten people were killed in the accident.

Earlier, Florida Highway police spokesman Alejandro International media told Reuters the death of several people. At that time he could not tell the number of the dead. The bridge was in one of the busiest roads in South Florida.

The White House spokesman Sarah Sanders said the president is tragic about the accident. He told Reuters, we are aware of the accident. President inquires about the rescue operation
Florida Governor Rick Scott is reported to have gone to the spot.

Meanwhile, Miami mayor Carlos Gimenez told CBS that at least six people injured were taken to the hospital. There are still eight cars buried under the bridge. Rescuers are working to rescue the living, he said. At that time, various police helicopters from Miami police were asked to stay away from the accident.

The bridge was connected to a university in Florida. It was reported on Saturday that the website was established on the International University website. It was established on the road crossing the eight-lane road. The 174 feet long bridge weighing 950 tons.

Earlier on Thursday, the bridge collapsed on Thursday afternoon. There is no official statement yet about the cause of the accident. But the construction company responsible for the construction of the bridge has told to form a committee to investigate the incident in the municipal construction.

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