Dee Bridge disaster
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The Dee Bridge disaster was a rail accident that occurred on 24 May 1847 in Chester, England, that resulted in five fatalities. It revealed the weakness of cast iron beam bridges reinforced by wrought iron tie bars, and brought criticism of its designer, Robert Stephenson, the son of George Stephenson.
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Riverside Promenade, Chester Handbridge
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N 53.183 ° | E -2.895 ° |
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Riverside Promenade
CH1 1RA Chester, Handbridge
England, United Kingdom
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