On 15 October 1970, Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge collapsed during construction, killing 35 workers in what remains Australia’s worst industrial accident. The disaster occurred when engineers attempted to correct a misalignment between two bridge segments by loading them with concrete blocks. The span buckled, and 2000 tonnes of concrete and steel fell 50 metres into the Yarra River and surrounding industrial yards. Many of the victims were on their lunch break in workers' huts underneath the bri
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On Sunday we relived the poignant moments from our gathering at Douglas Parade, Spotswood, commemorating the 53rd anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse. As we stood beneath the very structure that saw Australia's worst construction accident, we remembered the 35 lives lost, the 18 survivors, and the countless families and friends affected. We salute the brave souls who risked everything to aid the injured and recover the departed. We were honoured to have John Setka share his thoughts and
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Westgate Bridge Disaster 50th anniversary
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Killing 35, the collapse of two spans of the West Gate Bridge in 1970 remains Australia's worst industrial accident. | The Age
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Just before midday on October 15 1970, a 2,000 tonne span of the partially completed West Gate Bridge collapsed into the Yarra River below. This horrifying incident cost the lives of 35 men and injured many more. Today, 50 years on, we remember. | WorkSafe Victoria
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