1970 Press Photo 20 Dead In Bridge Collapse In Australia

20 Dead In Bridge Collapse: At least 20 men were killed when a giant steel and concrete section of Australia's longest bridge collapsed on a riverside street in Melbourne today. Another 25 men are missing, feared to have been trapped when the 150yd long section of the West Gate Bridge being built ever the Yarra River flattened a line of sheds. Photo shows Workers carry a body from the lower Yarra Crossing Bridge disaster today.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.

Photo is dated 10-15-1970.



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