At least three people were killed and four others were injured when a bridge collapsed in Simpson County, Mississippi.
As it became known, a crew began working with heavy machinery to demolish the bridge, 64 kilometers from the city of Jackson. But the bridge suddenly collapsed, crushing the hapless workers.
At least three people died and four were seriously injured after an accident #Mississippi_bridgein the process of being demolished, it collapsed during construction work at the site, authorities said.#US
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Three people were found dead and four injured people were taken to a hospital, according to an update from county Sheriff Paul Mullins.
The bridge had remained closed to traffic since September 18, as authorities decided to demolish it and build a new one in its place.
Three dead and four seriously injured in Mississippi bridge collapse during demolitionhttps://t.co/yIG6kkhBDl#Mississippi pic.twitter.com/eLZ8dGorzo
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