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
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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
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