Pittsburgh Bridge Collapses Ahead of Biden’s Visit to Talk Infrastructure

A two-lane bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh early Friday, prompting rescuers to rappel practically 150 toes whereas others shaped a human chain to assist rescue a number of individuals from a dangling bus.

The collapse got here hours earlier than President Joe Biden was to go to the town to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure invoice, which incorporates bridge upkeep.

There have been minor accidents from the collapse however no fatalities, authorities stated.

Police reported the span, on Forbes Avenue over Fern Hole Creek in Frick Park, got here down round 6 a.m.

A photograph from the scene confirmed a commuter bus upright on a piece of the collapsed bridge.

Metropolis officers stated the collapse triggered a fuel leak however the fuel has since been shut off.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Hearth Chief Darryl Jones stated three or 4 autos have been concerned within the collapse and there have been 10 minor accidents with three delivered to the hospital. Not one of the accidents have been life-threatening, Jones stated.

Authorities informed motorists to keep away from the world.

In an announcement, the White Home stated Biden would proceed along with his deliberate journey to Pittsburgh.

“Our workforce is in contact with state and native officers on the bottom as they proceed to assemble details about the reason for the collapse,” the assertion stated. “The President is grateful to the primary responders who rushed to help the drivers who have been on the bridge on the time.”