The bridge carrying Forbes Avenue through Frick Park east of downtown gave way shortly before 7 a.m..
indicated that at least four vehicles — including a city bus — had fallen into a wooded ravine spanned by the bridge. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
The station also reported that homes in the area were evacuated as a strong smell of natural gas was reported. The public safety department later indicated that a gas line had been cut. The site of the collapse is about four miles away from where Biden was slated to deliver a speech at 2 p.m. According to the White House schedule, the president’s remarks would have focused on “strengthening the nation’s supply chains, revitalizing American manufacturing, creating good-paying, union jobs, and building a better America, including through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The $1.2 trillion plan, which Biden signed into law in November, allocates approximately $110 billion to roads, bridges and other projects.This is a developing story; check back for more updates
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