AHP-118-The Westgate Bridge Tragedy

from Aussie History Podcast · host James Dampier

On 15 October 1970, 50 years ago, workers were busy constructing a new bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne. Suddenly the bridge started to groan, a pinging noise filled the air and the bridge just fell away. As a result of this tragedy 35 workers died. Email me at [email protected]

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