At least six dead in US bridge collapse: mayor

MINNEAPOLIS (AFP) - At least six people were killed in the collapse of a bridge Wednesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota that sent cars and trucks tumbling into the Mississippi River, the mayor said.

"We have confirmed six deaths and we are continuing the search," Mayor R.T. Rybak said at a press conference.

"At this point, we have searched approximately 50 cars... we have confirmed that this will be a very tragic night when it is over."