07.03.2009

Boom lift brings bridge down

A self propelled boom lift travelling on the back of a low loader struck and brought down a footbridge in Maitland, north of Newcastle, Australia earlier this week.
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The footbridge came crashing down onto a car and a truck

The Devonshire Street pedestrian bridge came crashing down into the street landing on a truck and car and slightly injuring the occupants.

The lowest point of the bridge was reportedly 5.37 metres above the ground.

The investigation into what happened is focusing on why the lifts boom must have been left slightly elevated and whether the bridge was structurally sound before the impact.
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The footbridge came crashing down onto a car and a truck

The lift is owned by Rapid Access of Newcastle.