Mississippi bridge collapse leaves 3 dead and multiple injured

Three people were killed and multiple others were seriously injured in a bridge collapse in Mississippi on State Route 149 in Simpson County, about 40 miles south of Jackson. The bridge had been closed for nearly a month as part of a replacement project. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the fatalities and injuries and stated that first responders were on the scene. The Federal Highway Administration is investigating the incident. Seven men were working on the bridge when it collapsed, with three men losing their lives and four others sustaining injuries. The Department of Transportation had an inspector on-site at the time of the collapse who was unharmed. The construction company, T.L. Wallace Construction, did not respond to calls for comment. The bridge collapse is a tragic event that has raised concerns about infrastructure safety in the state. Authorities will be providing more information to the public as it becomes available. The Simpson County Sheriff and Coroner did not immediately respond to requests for information. This incident highlights the risks associated with infrastructure projects and the need for thorough safety measures to prevent accidents like this from occurring in the future.

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