Footbridge collapses in Florida University, 4 killed, 10 injured
Washington: At least four persons have been killed and 10 others injured after a footbridge collapsed near Florida International University in Miami in the US.
Rescue teams were still searching the rubble on Thursday night for victims trapped beneath the buckled footbridge, BBC reported.
According to police, the structure toppled over an eight-lane motorway on Thursday afternoon, crushing at least eight vehicles. It is still unclear how many people were under the bridge at the time.
Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey said on Thursday night he could confirm at least four people were killed. At least 10 people were treated for injuries at theKendall Regional Medical Center, including two who were in "extremely critical condition."
The 174 feet cable-supported footbridge was to be publicly opened in 2019. Costing $14.2 million, it was funded by the US Department of Transportation.
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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