Latest: Six die after Florida bridge collapses, construction method 'supposed to reduce risks'

The "accelerated bridge construction" method was supposed to reduce risks to workers and pedestrians and minimise traffic disruption, the Florida International University said.

Update - 10.29am: At least six people have died after a pedestrian bridge collapsed on to a busy road in Miami.

Authorities said vehicles were crushed beneath massive slabs of concrete and steel in the incident on Thursday in which at least 10 people taken to hospital.