Bridge Collapse In Mississippi Kills Three, Injures Four

CORRECTS TO MISSISSIPPI DOT INSTEAD OF MISSOURI - This image taken from video from WLBT shows law enforcement and Mississippi Department of Transportation workers at the scene after a bridge over the

Three individuals lost their lives, and four others sustained serious injuries on Wednesday when a bridge in Mendenhall, Mississippi, collapsed unexpectedly. The tragic incident occurred on State Route 149 over the Strong River in Simpson County, approximately 40 miles south of Jackson. The bridge had been closed to traffic since September 18 as part of a scheduled replacement project by the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

Governor Tate Reeves confirmed the fatalities and injuries in a social media post, acknowledging the swift response of first responders and state resources to the scene. The Federal Highway Administration, represented by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, expressed concern over the premature collapse during the demolition process.