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Headline Roundup March 16th, 2018

Pedestrian Bridge Collapses in Miami

Summary from the AllSides News Team

The death toll rises to 6 in the aftermath of a pedestrian bridge collapse in Miami. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.

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Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Death Toll Rises To 6 In Miami-Dade County
Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Death Toll Rises To 6 In Miami-Dade County

NPR (Online News)

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The number of people who died after a newly placed pedestrian bridge collapsed at Florida International University has risen to six, as crews work to clear debris and wreckage from the scene in Miami-Dade County.

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Two companies in FIU bridge construction accused of ‘shoddy’ work in previous collapses
Two companies in FIU bridge construction accused of ‘shoddy’ work in previous collapses

Washington Times

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Two companies involved in building the bridge that collapsed Thursday at Florida International University have been accused of shoddy work resulting in bridge collapses in recent years.

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Fallen bridge: 'Stress test' preceded collapse that killed 6
Fallen bridge: 'Stress test' preceded collapse that killed 6

ABC News (Online)

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An innovative pedestrian bridge being built at Florida International University was put to a "stress test" before it collapsed over traffic, killing six people and sending 10 to a hospital, authorities said.

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