6 Construction Workers Critically Injured in Miami I-395 Bridge Mishap

Construction Accident Overview

• ⚠️ A scheduled overnight construction operation on the I-395 bridge near downtown Miami resulted in a severe accident.
• 💥 Six construction workers fell approximately 30 feet when a platform toppled over.

Worker Conditions and Injuries

• 🏥 Five of the injured workers were transported to JM's trauma center in critical condition; one was stable.
• 🤕 Injuries are described as extensive, including potential fractures to limbs and bodily harm due to the significant fall.

Details of the Incident

• 🏗️ The workers were operating on a cap that lay on top of a beam and pillar, which appears to have toppled.
• 🪵 One worker was found stuck between bars and wood pieces and required extrication by the rescue team.
• 🚧 The incident occurred during a concrete pour within the work zone and involved construction formwork, not the main bridge structure or roadway.

Rescue and Investigation

• 🚒 Miami Fire Rescue's technical rescue team utilized specialized equipment and a crane already on site to expedite the rescue.
• 🔍 An investigation will be conducted by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and OSHA.
• 🛑 FDOT has temporarily halted the project pending the completion of internal reviews.