1976 | A Barge Hits the Manchac Bridge | Louisiana History
In September 1976, a towboat pushing 2 barges full of oyster shells lost control and hit the Manchac Pass Bridge. The strike caused the bridge to collapse, killing 1 person and injuring 2 others. This Louisiana History Minute looks at the disaster and its aftermath.
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A barge hits the Manchac Bridge - Hammond Star
https://www.hammondstar.com/news/the-day-a-barge-hit-the-manchac-bridge/article_e30b0619-b068-5939-9892-bb88dd610536.html
Norco Woman remembers the Bridge Collapse
https://www.heraldguide.com/lifestyles/norco-woman-still-remembers-horrific-manchac-bridge-collapse/
Barge Hits Bridge, Truck and Car Fall in Louisiana Channel
https://www.nytimes.com/1976/09/14/archives/barge-hits-bridge-truck-and-car-fall-in-louisiana-channel.html
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