Historical Events tagged with "ironworkers"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Collapse of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
June 17th, 1958 66 years ago
The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing, under construction to link Vancouver and North Vancouver, collapsed into Burrard Inlet. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of 18 ironworkers and injuries to several others, occurring during critical work on the bridge. Immediate aftermath involved rescue efforts and investigations to understand the cause, raising significant questions regarding construction safety measures at the time.
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