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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This road rage incident was intercepted by Anthony, a 34-year-old truckie that works in Altona Nth. Anthony tells us the incident occurred on Thursday just before 5:00pm in the outbound lanes on the Westgate Bridge. Did you get stuck in a traffic jam outbound? EXPLICIT LANGUAGE WARNING If you would like to see more videos and information we don't post here, why not join our ‘Supporter Only Content’ section https://facebook.com/becomesupporter/wyndhamtv.com.au/ Video: Vicky Dante | Wyndham TV
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Four Car Crash Over Long Weekend On Westgate Bridge Four cars have been damaged in a crash that occurred on the West Gate Bridge over the long weekend. A small traffic jam caused the road to become congested, with a black car failing to brake early enough, causing a collision with a white car that was changing lanes. The black 4wd then rear-ended the red Tesla in front, after the white vehicle changed lanes and crashed into oncoming traffic. | 10 News Melbourne
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While the West Gate Freeway was closed at night last weekend, 18 massive beams were being lowered into place over the freeway to build the base of the newer, stronger bridge at Grieve Parade. These beams will support traffic on the new road for the next 100 years. Have a look at how it was done. | West Gate Tunnel Project
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The Westgate Bridge collapsed 55 years ago today killing 35 men. Footage courtesy of channel 2. Thursday 15th October 1970. | 20th Century Melbourne Australia Photos Videos Memories .
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