UPDATE: Pedestrian bridge collapses on top of roadway
Credit: DC FD – 27 Engine
WASHINGTON (KLKN) — UPDATE: Authorities now report five patients have been taken to the hospital. They say the bridge collapse was likely caused by an earlier collision, not structural issues.
Press Briefing @MayorBowser Kenilworth Road /295 Pedestrian Bridge Collapse https://t.co/XOxPuTcrKD
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 23, 2021
D.C. Fire says four patients have been taken to the hospital, and two more are being assessed. A hazmat unit is mitigating a diesel fuel leak from a truck that is partially beneath the bridge. At least 1 other vehicle was struck by debris.
The roadway is blocked from both directions.
A pedestrian bridge has collapsed in Washington, D.C. Wednesday afternoon.
So far, fire officials say three people have suffered minor injuries.
This is a developing story and we’ll keep you updated as new details are released.
Update pedestrian bridge collapse Kenilworth Ave & Polk St NE. #DCsBravest on scene reporting no entrapment and 3 minor injuries.
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 23, 2021
