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Woman Critically Injured After Climbing Rising Miami Drawbridge

Authorities are investigating after police confirmed the fall left her with two broken legs at Miami’s Brickell Bridge

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Overview

  • A woman climbed atop the rising 90–100-foot Brickell drawbridge on June 28 despite warnings from the bridge operator.
  • Bystander and media video captured her gripping the span before falling onto the roadway.
  • Police say she remains unidentified and suffered at least two broken legs in the fall.
  • Witnesses reported that she appeared to be under the influence or in a compromised mental state during the incident.
  • Miami police and drawbridge operators have launched an investigation and review of safety protocols for pedestrian crossings.