Plymouth's Merafield bridge destroyed in controlled explosion – video

A controlled explosion destroys Merafield bridge in Plymouth on Saturday night. Up to 50kg of explosives were drilled into the supporting piers and the abutments at each end of the bridge by the demolition team. Footage shows the road bridge collapsing in a pile of dust and debris as part of the A38 road upgrade project. A new bridge, which was built alongside the old, was opened two weeks agoContinue reading...