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Bristol Landmark Pero's Bridge Collapses Into Harbour Months After Terrifying Malfunction
Engineers are assessing damage after the bridge’s lifting mechanism failed, with repairs expected to cost more than £1.5 million, the council said.
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SHORT: A piece of the Pero's Bridge lift bridge in Bristol, England, crashed into the water on Sunday night. The pedestrian bridge, whose railings until recently adorned three tons of love locks, has been closed since August when the lifting mechanism failed a test. The middle section of the structure was due to be removed during this week. The accident caused damage to the hydraulic arm and a small amount of oil leaked into the harbour, the BBC…
Bristol Landmark Pero's Bridge Collapses Into Harbour Months After Terrifying Malfunction
Pero's Bridge in Bristol Harbour has partly collapsed after months of damage, leaking a small amount of hydraulic oil and raising fresh questions over repairs costing more than £1.5 million.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right0Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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