Bridge Collapse at Atlanta Botanical Gardens Leaves 1 Dead, 18 Injured

A pedestrian bridge at the Piedmont Avenue entrance to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens collapsed this morning around 9 a.m. Police say at least 30 people were on the bridge when it collapsed, killing one person and injuring 18 others.

All of the victims appear to be construction workers. The workers were pouring concrete for a new canopy walk when the bridge gave way.

"Our hearts go out to the family of the person that was killed," said Bill Pinto, president of Hardin Construction Company, which was doing the canopy work.

Four people are in intensive care and two of them are in very critical condition.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is at the scene and will investigate whether safety requirements were not followed.

The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are next to Piedmont Park, which is a popular area for joggers. The bridge was a part of a walking trail.

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