1980 Skyway Bridge Disaster: The Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1980 Skyway Bridge Disaster: The Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic collapse of a major Florida bridge in May 1980, caused by a freighter collision during a severe storm, resulted in the deaths of 35 people and the collapse of a... Read more »
Tragedy Strikes: Skyway Bridge Disaster Victims Recovered | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Tragedy Strikes: Skyway Bridge Disaster Victims Recovered

The recovery and identification of victims following the collapse of a major bridge represent a complex and challenging process. This involves meticulous search and rescue efforts, often under difficult conditions, alongside forensic... Read more »
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The 1975 Tasman Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1975 Tasman Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy

The collapse of a section of the Hobart bridge in 1975, caused by a collision with a bulk ore carrier, resulted in significant loss of life and disruption to the Tasmanian capital.... Read more »
The Tay Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The Tay Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy

The collapse of a railway bridge across the Firth of Tay in Scotland during a violent storm in December 1879 resulted in the loss of all aboard the train crossing at the... Read more »
1980 Skyway Bridge St. Pete Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1980 Skyway Bridge St. Pete Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy

The 1980 collapse of a portion of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, located in Tampa Bay, Florida, resulted from a collision between the bridge and the bulk carrier MV Summit Venture during a... Read more »
The 1982 Key Bridge Disaster: Lessons & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1982 Key Bridge Disaster: Lessons & Legacy

The collapse of the Key Bridge in Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1982, during evening rush hour, resulted in the deaths of seven people and injuries to dozens more. A section of... Read more »
Victorian Poems & The Tay Bridge Disaster | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Victorian Poems & The Tay Bridge Disaster

Victorian era verse frequently responded to contemporary events, and the collapse of the Tay Bridge in 1879, a shocking tragedy that claimed many lives, proved a potent subject for poetic exploration. These... Read more »
The 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

The 1980 Sunshine Skyway Bridge Disaster: A Tragedy & Legacy

The collapse of a major Florida transportation artery in 1980, resulting in multiple fatalities and significant disruption to regional commerce, serves as a case study in bridge engineering and safety protocols. The... Read more »
Seongsu Bridge Collapse: Lessons and Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Seongsu Bridge Collapse: Lessons and Legacy

The collapse of the Seongsu Bridge in Seoul, South Korea, on October 21, 1994, resulted in the deaths of 32 people and injuries to 17 others. A section of the bridge, spanning... Read more »
Averting Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Crucial Steps | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Averting Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Crucial Steps

A catastrophic failure of a major transportation artery in a heavily populated urban environment can have devastating consequences. Such an event disrupts commerce, emergency services, and the daily lives of countless individuals.... Read more »