This Week in History: Collapse of the West Gate Bridge - ABC listen
This Week in History: Collapse of the West Gate Bridge - ABC listen
Oct 15, 2017
abc.net.au
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
3:48
Just before midday on October 15 1970, a 2,000 tonne span of the pa…
3.1K viewsOct 15, 2020
FacebookWorkSafe Victoria
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
0:42
On 15 October 1970, Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge collapsed durin…
61.4K views7 months ago
FacebookNFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Aus…
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
1:39
On 15 October 1970 at 11.50am Melbourne’s history changed fore…
25.1K viewsOct 14, 2020
FacebookCFMEU Vic-Tas
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
1:33
Today we commemorate one of the worst industrial disasters in Austr…
1.4K viewsOct 13, 2021
FacebookAustralian Trade Union Institute
West Gate Bridge disaster still haunts the men who were there, 50 years on
1:22
West Gate Bridge disaster still haunts the men who were there, 5…
Oct 10, 2020
ABC NewsTim Callanan
Dozens have gathered to mourn the victims of the West Gate Bridge collapse, 50 years ago. A memorial service for the 35 workers killed is on hold, but that didn't stop survivors and relatives remembering. www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne
2:02
Dozens have gathered to mourn the victims of the West Gate Bridge c…
15.1K viewsOct 15, 2020
Facebook7NEWS Melbourne
2:14
Today marks 50 years since dozens of workers were killed in the West …
16.3K viewsOct 15, 2020
Facebook9 News Melbourne
16:42
Tomorrow marks the 47th Anniversary of the West Gate Brid…
125.8K viewsOct 14, 2017
FacebookCFMEU Vic-Tas
0:39
This Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the collapse of Mel…
2.1K viewsOct 13, 2020
FacebookWorkSafe Victoria
1:46
Melbourne Bridge Collapse: A Tragic Disaster Report
68.8K viewsMar 25, 2025
TikTokmelbournewalks.com
2:23
Killing 35, the collapse of two spans of the West Gate Bridge in 1970 re…
4.7K viewsOct 15, 2020
FacebookThe Age
2:28
The Westgate Bridge collapsed 55 years ago today killing 35 men. Fo…
54.9K views7 months ago
Facebook20th Century Melbourne Australia Photos Video…
Anniversary of the West Gate Bridge collapse
Oct 14, 2020
theage.com.au
2:52
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the West Gate Bridge disaster. 35 …
9.8K viewsOct 15, 2020
Facebook7NEWS Melbourne
'A gravitating force': How the West Gate Bridge collapse changed Mel…
Oct 10, 2020
theage.com.au
0:56
🦺 A story Melbourne should never forget. A compassionate dramatis…
136 views2 months ago
FacebookMelbourne Theatre Company
0:57
The Untold Tragedy of Australia's West Gate Bridge Collapse: A Dis…
1.6K viewsSep 3, 2024
YouTubeDepths of the Past
From the Archives, 1970: The West Gate Bridge collapses
Oct 14, 2020
theage.com.au
1:36
West Gate Bridge collapse 50th anniversary
26.2K viewsOct 14, 2020
YouTubeDepartment of Transport and Planning
6:51
Westgate tragedy 40 years on
16.2K viewsOct 13, 2010
YouTubeABC News (Australia)
3:47
West Gate Bridge Collapse: A Tragic Reminder for Safety
40.7K viewsApr 11, 2024
TikTokonlyinsurfers
2:35
Work on the West Gate Tunnel Project has been stalled after a soi…
11.8K viewsJun 2, 2023
Facebook9 News Melbourne
0:47
West Gate Bridge COLLAPSE: 35 DEAD
2.2K views9 months ago
YouTubeGwyn Morris #GMdp
0:41
National Film & Sound Archive of Australia on Instagram: "On 15 Oc…
9.6K views7 months ago
Instagramnfsaonline
Westgate Bridge Disaster 50th anniversary
Oct 15, 2020
9news.com.auRichard Wood
10:41
The West Gate Bridge Collapse - Melbourne 1970 (Documentary)
489.1K viewsJan 18, 2022
YouTubeThe Raven's Eye
15:25
Westgate Bridge collapse how and why it happened 50 years on
26.7K viewsNov 11, 2020
YouTubeBrendan Hasty
0:36
50 years on and for those who worked on the West Gate Bridge, t…
1.9K viewsOct 14, 2020
FacebookWorkSafe Victoria
0:23
Minor underground collapse on Melbourne's West Gate Tunnel pro…
Jun 2, 2023
ABC News
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder