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The New Narrows Bridge Collapses 18 Perish
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keywords: industrial accident, new narrows bridge collapse
Synopsis: One of the worst accidents in modern bridge building the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses dumping dozens of workmen 200 feet into harbor waters below, most were rescued but 18 perish leaving twisted steel and concrete (2012-717f.txt 2050041)...(read more)
- Date: 1958
- Duration: 00:00:48
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States
The New Narrows Bridge Collapses 18 Perish
The New Narrows Bridge collapses killing 18 construction workers. The structure, due for completion next spring, is being built at a cost of 19 million dollars. When the outer span crumbled, dozens of workmen were dashed two hundred feet into the swirling harbor waters. All but 18 were saved thanks to rapid rescue work. This is the worst accident in the annals of modern bridge building. Cause of the collapse remains a mystery. A costly puzzle in human life – twisted steel and concrete.
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- Newsreels: 1958 - June 19
