Rickenbacker Causeway Reopened After Vehicle Hits & Kills 2 Cyclists

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Rickenbacker Causeway was shut down Sunday after Miami police say two cyclists were hit by a vehicle.

The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene.

A traffic camera video captured the traffic backup caused by the accident.

Rickenbacker Causeway traffic backed up after an accident that resulted in the deaths of two cyclists. (CBS4)

No word on how long the causeway will be shut down.

Police said one person for detained for questioning.

The causeway reopened just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday.