Accidents & Tragedies

Soldiers Cause Collapse of Broughton Bridge

A group of soldiers marching across the Broughton Suspension Bridge in Manchester, England, caused the bridge to collapse due to the alignment of their steps and the structure's design. The event occurred while soldiers from the Manchester regiment were executing a drill. The bridge was known for its precarious architecture and had recently undergone repairs, but it could not withstand the synchronized weight and movement of the marching troops.

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