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Bridge Failure Database

Tianzhuangtai Bridge, 305 National Road, Liao River, Panjin City (Liaoning Province)

Year 2004
Type Road
Country China (6)
Cause Overloading
Details A central section of the bridge collapsed sending vehicles plunging into the river below.
Fatalities 0
Injuries 8
Collapse partial
Phase in service
Period 1991-2009
Continent Asia
Reference http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/06/10/1086749838012.html?oneclick=true

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