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Scene of bridge collapse

Photographs from the scene of the collapse of historic Sheinton Bridge, which happened as contractors carried out work on the listed structure.

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The bridge in Sheinton, near Cressage, will have to be completely rebuilt after it fell into Hughley BrookThe bridge in Sheinton, near Cressage, will have to be completely rebuilt after it fell into Hughley Brook at about 2pm yesterday.

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Photographs from the scene of the collapse of historic Sheinton Bridge, which happened as contractors carried out work on the listed structure. Photos by Rose Pearce.nextpageEngineers are considering putting up a temporary bridge.

Engineers are considering putting up a temporary bridge.nextpageThe  rebuilding work could take until after next summer to complete.

The rebuilding work could take until after next summer to complete.nextpageWorkers had to flee to safety after cracks were spotted opening up and within 10 minutes the bridge had collapsed into the brook.

Workers had to flee to safety after cracks were spotted opening up and within 10 minutes the bridge had collapsed into the brook.nextpageThis photo is by Star reader Chris Roe.This photo was sent in by Star reader Chris Roe.

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