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TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) -- Monday marks 42 years since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in the Tampa Bay area.Former 8 On Your Side Anchor Bob Hite was listening to the radio on his way to work the morning of May 9, 1980 when he heard the devastating news of the Sunshine Skyway collapse.As Hite drove towards the news station, the first fatality was announced.

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Legendary WFLA Anchor Bob Hite recalls Sunshine Skyway Bridge tragedy

TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) -- Monday marks 42 years since the Sunshine Skyway Bridge disaster in the Tampa Bay area.Former 8 On Your Side Anchor Bob Hite was listening to the radio on his way to work the morning of May 9, 1980 when he heard the devastating news of the Sunshine Skyway collapse.As Hite drove towards the news station, the first fatality was announced. He never imagined it would be the name of his dear friend and neighbor."I lost a very very…

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May 9, 1980, marks one of the most tragic days the Tampa Bay-area has ever seen.

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Remembering the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse 42 years later

On May 9, 1980, tragedy struck. A freight ship crashed into the support columns of the Skyway Bridge, causing 1,200 feet of the bridge to collapse.  35 people died that day.

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On May 9, 1980, tragedy struck. A freight ship crashed into the support columns, causing 1,200 feet of the bridge to collapse. 35 people died that day. A new bridge was opened in 1987, which stands 430 feet above Tampa Bay. Remnants of the old bridge can still be seen in what is now the fishing pier.

Legendary WFLA Anchor Bob Hite recalls Sunshine Skyway Bridge tragedy

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