Three people were killed and four were seriously injured when a bridge in Mississippi collapsed prematurely during demolition. The bridge, located on State Route 149 over the Strong River, had been closed for nearly a month for demolition. Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the fatalities and injuries, offering condolences to the families affected. The collapse occurred while seven workers were using heavy machinery to tear down the bridge, causing it to plummet nearly 40 feet. The Federal Highway Administration is investigating the incident, and the cause of the collapse is currently unknown. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg expressed condolences for the workers affected. Authorities are working to provide more information while respecting the privacy of the families involved. The bridge had been closed for a replacement project, and an inspector from the state’s department of transportation was on site during the collapse and was unharmed. The four injured workers are in critical condition. The collapse has prompted an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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