Episode 333 - The West Gate Bridge Collapse (1970) Part 1

At 11:50 a.m. on October 15, a 2,000-ton section of the bridge buckled and fell into the Yarra River, along with the workers on site. It remains one of Australia’s worst industrial accidents, leaving a profound impact on construction safety standards nationwide.

The collapse was caused by a combination of design flaws and construction errors, leading to a Royal Commission investigation. The tragedy transformed workplace safety practices, particularly in high-risk industries, and led to stricter regulations for future projects.

Join Matthew & Holly as they look into the causes, both preventable and not, and the consequences of the collapse.

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