PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A bridge collapsed Friday morning in Pittsburgh near Frick Park, causing several vehicles and a bus to crash down into a ravine, Channel 11 News has learned.
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Some Pittsburgh Public Schools are moving to remote learning because of the bridge collapse. The district released the following statement:
“Due to the impact of a bridge collapse in the East End and high call-offs among bus drivers, all K-5, K-8 and 6-8 and Special Schools will transition to remote learning. High schools and 6-12 schools will continue in-person learning. The District will still operate on a 2 hour delay schedule. Pittsburgh Public Schools transportation is canceled. There will be no Grab and Go meal service available today.”
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Saint Bede Catholic School in Point Breeze is closed Friday. The school released the following statement:
“Saint Bede Catholic School (Point Breeze) has moved from a weather-related 2-hour delay to a closure today due to a bridge collapse in the Point Breeze area over Frick Park.”
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