UPDATE AT 1:01 P.M. - The City of Pittsburgh's Public Safety Department just issued a press release with the latest information regarding the bridge collapse.
At 6:39 a.m., crews responded to the bridge after it collapsed near Forbes Avenue and South Braddock Avenue. Five vehicles and one Port Authority bus were on the bridge at the time of the collapse.
10 people were treated for injuries and according to UPMC, four were transported to local hospitals.
Crews concluded rescue operations at around 8:30 a.m.
“I am thankful for the quick response and dedication of the Pittsburgh Public Safety Department, and for the cooperation and assistance of the county, state, and federal governments,” said Mayor Ed Gainey.
The cause of the collapse is under investigation.
You can watch a video of the press conference here.
UPDATE AT 12:48 P.M. - KDKA Radio was able to obtain a copy of the latest inspection report for the Fern Hollow Bridge in September 2017. The bridge was given a "poor" rating. You can view it below:
UPDATE AT 11:44 A.M. - UPMC and Pittsburgh Parks and Recreation just issued updates.
UPDATE AT 11:41 A.M. - City of Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones updated the public regarding the bridge collapse in Point Breeze.
KDKA Radio was also able to obtain a copy of the latest available inspection of the Fern Hollow Bridge. It was posted in September of 2017, receiving a condition of "poor."
UPDATE AT 11:06 A.M. - Marty Griffin just spoke to Daryl Luciani, who was the bus driver of the Port Authority bus that was on the bridge when it collapsed. The full interview is below:
UPDATE AT 11:00 A.M. - The National Transportation and Safety Board is launching a go-team to the bridge collapse in Point Breeze. Chair Jennifer Homendy will its board member on-scene. They are expected to arrive this afternoon.
UPDATE AT 10:25 A.M. - Michael Lamb, city controller for the City of Pittsburgh, issued this statement on the Frick Park bridge collapse.
"The collapse of the Frick Park Bridge this morning is a reminder that investments in infrastructure are investments in public safety. Allegheny County has more structurally deficient bridges than any other county in the nation. If we do not act, events like this will, unfortunately, continue to happen. I'm thankful there was no loss of life this morning and we owe a debt of gratitude to the public employees who are supporting recovery efforts."
Marty Griffin just spoke with City of Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones and Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania John Fetterman regarding the collapse.
UPDATE AT 10:17 A.M. - In a statement from Port Authority Spokesperson Adam Brandolph, "We’re extremely thankful that no major injuries have been reported as a result of this incident and grateful for the first responders who helped rescue the Port Authority operator and two passengers on board at the time."
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Pittsburgh Public Safety is advising residents to stay away from the scene of a bridge collapse near Frick Park.
Here's the latest in our continuing coverage of this morning's bridge collapse in Point Breeze: A Port Authority bus is involved in the collapse. Three passengers were on board along with the driver.
The Fern Hollow Bridge along Forbes Avenue near Frick Park came down around 7 a.m. Several other vehicles were on the bridge at the time.
A large number of EMS, fire and police vehicles are on the scene as first responders are at work getting people out of the ravine below. Ten people suffered minor injuries, three were transported to area hospitals. Others were treated on-scene.
According to Fire Chief Darrell Jones, the response to the scene was slowed by the winter weather and a few of the injuries were to first responders who slipped and fell.
Residents are advised to stay away from the collapse area because of a broken gas line. People's Gas is also at the scene. Nearby homes and businesses have been evacuated. This are changing traffic patterns.
Pittsburgh Public Schools transitioned to remote learning for all younger students. Middle schools and high schools are still in-person.
Saint Bede Catholic School has also announced the school will be closed Friday due to the bridge collapse.
Local officials are weighing in on the situation as it's developing.