Photos: Pedestrian Bridge Collapses Onto 295 in DC; 6 Hurt

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A pedestrian bridge collapsed onto DC-295 in Northeast Washington, D.C., Wednesday, leaving at least seven people injured and trapping a truck that leaked gallons of diesel fuel into drains, officials say.

Five people were taken to hospitals with injuries and two others were evaluated, officials said.

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A bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A bridge at Kenilworth Avenue and Polk Street NE that’s over DC-295 collapsed Wednesday, authorities say.
A bridge at Kenilworth Avenue and Polk Street NE that’s over DC-295 collapsed Wednesday, authorities say.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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A car damaged after a bridge collapsed on DC-295 in Washington, D.C., on June 23, 2021.
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