WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) — A vehicle crashed caused the pedestrian bridge over DC-295 southbound in Washington, D.C. to collapse Wednesday morning, according to city officials.
DC transportation officials said they will now have to remove the bridge at Kenilworth Avenue near Benning Road before replacing it, which means the roadway will remain closed on Thursday while crews work to remove the bridge off of its moorings.
READ MORE: Jamal Kingsborough Charged In Baltimore Murder Of Tony HedgspethThe crash happened at 11:52 a.m. Initially, investigators believe multiple vehicles collided near the base of the bridge, causing the collapse.
At least five people were taken to area hospitals after the collapse all with non-life-threatening injuries; a total of six people evaluated. Some vehicles remain under the bridge. Concrete and fencing are among the debris at the scene.
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A Hazmat unit is trying to contain a diesel fuel leak from a truck that is partially beneath the bridge.
Update bridge collapse I-295 prior to Polk St NE. 6 patients assessed, 4 of those were transported. #DCsBravest Hazmat unit mitigating diesel fuel leak from truck that is partially beneath bridge. At least 1 other vehicle was struck by debris. Collapse blocks both directions. pic.twitter.com/wILXGs1zWe
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 23, 2021
I-295 northbound and southbound between Pennsylvania Avenue SE and Eastern Avenue NE is closed until further notice. Northbound traffic is being diverted to Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue. Southbound traffic is being diverted to Eastern Avenue.
Mayor Muriel Bowser asked DC commuters to be patient and to pay attention to announcements regarding traffic and road closures in the area.
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⛔️All-access from Maryland onto Southbound DC-295 will be closed until further notice
🚗Northbound traffic is being diverted to Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue
🚗 Southbound traffic is being diverted to Eastern Avenue.— DC Police Traffic (@DCPoliceTraffic) June 23, 2021
Investigators say the bridge was last inspected in February.
Watch the press conference at the link below:
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— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 23, 2021
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