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Silver Bridge Disaster Prompts Passing Warnings
The report recalls the 1928 Silver Bridge collapse at Point Pleasant West Virginia, where the 7516 foot span failed spilling vehicles into the Ohio River. Witnesses describe the moment as the arching span swaying and breaking, with divers working in frigid conditions and a town mourning many dead or missing. Officials debate causes while noting the bridge’s long service and prior warnings about structural flaws.
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Fredrick H. Trewsh
Point Pleasant
W.va
UPI
Oidgé
Virginia Hill Country
McCausland
Fie
Tver
Sontetthal
Volkswagen
Ithin
Sivér
Tkis
Kananga
Drugstoré
Oficé Majestic
Stréartis
Ohio
Point Pléa
Sant
W. Va
Jimmy White
Kennedy
Fiié Coufidgisé
Baer Capn Dane
Win
UF Tein
Frederick H. Tree
Robert Gornall
Richard Wheeler
Richard Lightner
Robert Weiling