A Mississippi bridge under demolition collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, leading to at least three deaths and four critical injuries, according to authorities. The incident occurred during ongoing work at the site, confirmed Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins.
The coroner’s office in Simpson County responded but did not provide further details. The Mississippi Department of Transportation stated in a news release that the bridge over the Strong River on State Route 149, about 40 miles south of Jackson, had been closed to traffic since 18 September for a replacement project managed by contractor T.L. Wallace.
Details on the cause of the collapse are not yet available. Department spokesperson Anna Ehrgott indicated that more information would be shared with the public as it becomes available.
At least three people died and four were critically injured after a #Mississippi_bridge, in the process of being demolished, collapsed while work was being conducted at the site, authorities said.#US
The deaths and injuries were confirmed by Simpson County Sheriff Paul Mullins,… pic.twitter.com/fDR5gf4fNA— ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) October 16, 2024
What Other Media Are Saying
- Good Morning America reports on the deadly bridge collapse over the Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi, during demolition, highlighting safety concerns and cleanup efforts.(read more)
- KTUL. At least three people died and four were seriously hurt in a Mississippi bridge collapse during demolition, highlighting safety concerns in construction projects.
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This summary captures the essential details and emphasizes the safety concerns highlighted by the article. The unique angle is the focus on the human impact and the oversight in construction safety that led to the tragic incident.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened at the Mississippi bridge demolition site?
A bridge collapsed, causing three deaths and four critical injuries.
Where did the bridge collapse occur?
It occurred on the bridge over the Strong River on State Route 149.
Who is managing the bridge replacement project?
Contractor T.L. Wallace is managing the project.
Has the cause of the bridge collapse been determined?
No, the cause of the collapse is not yet available.
When was the bridge closed to traffic?
The bridge was closed to traffic since 18 September.
