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[–]One_Jack_Move 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

FYI, this image is from Florida International University. I could verify that 6 did die, but nothing about the name of the bridge or who designed it:
https://time.com/5201941/fiu-pedestrian-bridge-collapse-florida-international-university/

Edit: On the other hand, this article paints an interesting picture that somewhat supports the image (in theory): https://www.lewrockwell.com/2018/03/no_author/diversity-bridge-is-falling-down-my-fair-lady/

[–]h5erahearhb 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

But it also discredits the image, admitting that "diversity bridge" is not the official name (and theres no citation of this name used anywhere before the incident). It also lends into question the statement about "feminist engineers", since the article literally enumerates a list of entirely male names as the engineering staff.

I know many of you think wikipedia is propaganda, but the article has more details, and expresses that it is still an open question as to whether there were design flaws, or an issue occurred with improper maintenance.

[–]bobbobbybob 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

aVe has a good breakdown.

female engineer got squashed, too.

Thing collapsed due to overtightening an elastically failing component damaged during installation after it was incorrectly transported