On 15 October 1970 at 11.50am Melbourne’s history changed forever. The West Gate Bridge collapse is the worst industrial construction disaster to occur in our state’s history. Today we pay our respects to the 35 workers who lost their lives and those who have been impacted by this tragedy forever, and remember why it is so important to fight everyday for the safety of our members. | CFMEU Vic-Tas
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On 15 October 1970 at 11.50am Melbourne’s history changed forever. The West Gate Bridge collapse is the worst industrial construction disaster to occur in our state’s history. Today we pay our respects to the 35 workers who lost their lives and those who have been impacted by this tragedy forever, and remember why it is so important to fight everyday for the safety of our members. | CFMEU Vic-Tas
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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 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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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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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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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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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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Anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse
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On 15 October 1970, Australia's worst-ever industrial accident occurred when the West Gate Bridge collapsed into the Yarra River in Melbourne. 50 years on we look back at this tragic event and the lessons learned from it. #NFSAOnline http://bit.ly/WestGateBridgeDisaster | NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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On 15 October 1970, Australia's worst-ever industrial accident occurred when the West Gate Bridge collapsed into the Yarra River in Melbourne. 50 years on we look back at this tragic event and the lessons learned from it. #NFSAOnline http://bit.ly/WestGateBridgeDisaster | NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia
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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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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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National Film & Sound Archive of Australia on Instagram: "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 wer
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Today marks the 50th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge disaster. 35 people were killed when a massive section of the structure collapsed. Mike Amor speaks with former 7NEWS presenter David Johnston, who witnessed the devastation first-hand as a young reporter. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne
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West Gate Bridge Disaster: The Untold Stories is a documentary that myself, Nicole Bardy and Ariel White have produced which airs tonight on NINE at 7:30pm in Melbourne only (available on 9Now after the broadcast). On this very day 50 years ago, 35 men died in an avoidable disaster. Our thoughts are with the families who lost so much in Australia's largest ever industrial accident. We hope our documentary serves you well. | Shane Jacobson
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