Woman, Officer Injured as Brickell Drawbridge Opens in Miami

On Saturday morning, a woman attempting to cross the Brickell Avenue drawbridge in Miami fell when the bridge unexpectedly began to rise, leading to a dangerous and highly visible accident. Video footage captured her clinging to the railings at the top of the bridge before she slipped and slid down the structure, ultimately sustaining serious leg injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived, rescuing her and transporting her to Jackson Memorial Hospital, alongside an officer who was injured by shattered glass during the rescue. Witnesses described the woman as struggling to maintain her balance and possibly in a distressed mental state, while the bridge operator noted conflicting accounts regarding her behavior before the incident. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the bridge’s opening and the safety protocols in place. The incident has raised concerns about drawbridge safety and the handling of individuals in potential mental health crises.