Glanrhyd Bridge collapse
1987 disasters in the United Kingdom1987 in Wales20th century in CarmarthenshireAccidents and incidents involving British RailBridge disasters caused by scour damage ... and 9 more
Bridge disasters in the United KingdomDerailments in WalesHistory of CarmarthenshireLlandeiloOctober 1987 events in the United KingdomRailway accidents in 1987River TowyTransport in CarmarthenshireUse British English from April 2017
On 19 October 1987, a train on the Heart of Wales line derailed and fell into the River Towy due to the partial collapse of the Glanrhyd Bridge near Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Four people died as a result of the tragedy; the driver and three of the passengers drowned.
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Wales, United Kingdom
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