Bridge collapse victim files suit

MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (AP) - One of the people injured when a pedestrian bridge in northwestern Indiana collapsed after a fireworks show has sued the township government.

The Times of Munster reports Treneice Campbell, 37, of Gary filed the lawsuit Wednesday along with her husband.

Campbell reportedly suffered spinal and leg fractures.

Campbell's attorney, Kenneth J. Allen, says it is "inexcusable" an estimated 100 people were allowed on a bridge that wasn't supposed to hold more than 40.

The lawsuit names Ross Township and township trustee John Rooda as defendants and seeks a total of $5.5 million.

About 50 people were spilled into a lake when the bridge collapsed Saturday night.

A message seeking comment was left Wednesday for Rooda at his township office.