Description of 5th accident to Lake Pontchartrain Bridge, Louisiana, caused by ramming by barges operated with gross negligence; recently installed radar warning system detected gravel barge when it was 0.5 mi away and on course away from bridge, before it swung around suddenly to cause accident fatal to six persons in vehicle on bridge; regulation and licensing of boat operators on inland waterways is urged.


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    Title :

    Pontchartrain bridge repaired rapidly


    Additional title:

    Eng News-Rec


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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