10 Injured In Frick Park Bridge Collapse In Pittsburgh, Officials Say
PITTSBURGH (CBS/KDKA) -- Police, fire crews, and EMS are at the scene of a "confirmed bridge collapse" in Pittsburgh's Point Breeze neighborhood. The collapse comes just hours before President Joe Biden is expected to speak in Pittsburgh about his historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan.
According to Pittsburgh Public Safety, crews were called to the scene in the area of Forbes and Braddock before 7 a.m. Friday.
Several cars as well as a Port Authority bus were involved in the collapse.
Officials said 10 people suffered minor injuries, with three people going to the hospital.
KDKA-TV's Bryant Reed reported a strong smell of natural gas in the area; that gas line has been cut.
Homes were being evacuated as crews respond. Safety officials are asking the public to avoid the area.
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