Shocking video shows woman falling from rising drawbridge in Miami

Woman falls from rising drawbridge in shocking video

A woman was seriously injured after falling from a rising drawbridge in Miami on Saturday. She was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to officials.

MIAMI, Fla. - A woman was seriously injured in Miami after falling from a rising drawbridge.

The backstory:

The incident happened on Saturday around 10:45 a.m. at the Brickell Avenue Bridge, according to reports.

The bridge connects Miami to Brickell and when it is fully lowered it spans 90 feet.

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Video captured by Rob Bruno showed the woman clinging to the railings at the top of the bridge as it lifted, before sliding down and crashing onto the road below.

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The woman suffered serious leg injuries, local reports said.

City of Miami Police responded to the scene and quickly launched a rescue operation. One officer sustained a laceration during the effort.

Both the woman and the officer were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment.