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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Today we commemorate one of the worst industrial disasters in Australia’s history: the collapse of the West Gate Bridge in Melbourne, at 11.50am on 15 October 1970. Union historian Liam Byrne tells the story of this tragedy. You can read more at the ATUI History Page: https://bit.ly/3aucfzH | Australian Trade Union Institute
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