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Pedestrian Bridge Collapses After City Fireworks

Last updated on Monday, July 6, 2009

(MERRILLVILLE) - An annual fireworks display in Merrillville sent about 25 people to area hospitals with injuries after a pedestrian bridge at Hidden Lake collapsed.

At least 50 people fell into the water late Saturday.

No one was killed.

Police say emergency workers at the scene reported up to 11 people missing, but a search was completed with all victims accounted for.

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