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Description

This photograph shows the extent of the damage to the bridge caused by the collapse of two spans following scouring of the bridge foundations in a flood. The collapse occurred on the 15th of June 1973.

Identification

Object type
Image
Relation
Public Photograph Collection Bul 4
Date
June 1973
Digitisation ID
2009P_Bul4_BRW_2735
Held In
Coolstore

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bridges and waterways,
photographs,
road,
water,
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