3 Dead, 4 Injured in Mississippi Bridge Collapse

At least three people have been killed, and four others injured after a bridge collapsed in Simpson County, Mississippi, during ongoing construction work.

The tragic incident occurred while workers were on-site, according to state authorities.

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) confirmed that the bridge on State Route 149 had been closed to traffic since September 18 as part of a replacement project.

Anna Ehrgott, a spokesperson for MDOT stated that more information regarding the collapse will be shared with the public as it becomes available.

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse, raising concerns over construction site safety protocols.

Bridge safety and maintenance have been critical issues in Mississippi, where aging infrastructure requires frequent attention.