The Worst Bridge Collapses in the Past 100 Years

Disaster Bridge Accidents Collapse Fallen Dead Tragedy
Yun Jai-Hyoung / AP

October 21, 1994, Songsu bridge, Seoul, South Korea
A central section of the structure sheared off during the morning rush hour and plunged into the Han river. It was determined that the collapse was the result of the combination of a mistake in maintenance and defective designs and construction work.
Deaths: 31

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