The original Royal Canberra Hospital was flagged to be demolished in 1997 to make way for the new National Museum. A demolition via implosion was selected, but the implosion resulted in an explosion instead, and debris showered the huge crowd of onlookers with fatal consequences.
With John Chidgey.
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Report into the Incident:
Inquest Into The Death of Katie Bender (PDF)Video Footage of the Demolition:
Canberra Hospital Implosion 1997 - YouTubeRoyal Canberra Hospital Implosion - TEN News 13 July 1997 - YouTubeMiami Resort | Building Demolition | BlowDownRoyal Canberra HospitalBuilding ImplosionRoyal Canberra Hospital ImplosionRoyal Canberra Hospital Implosion ImagesProject CoordinationThe 1996 Australian Federal ElectionSuccessful ACT WorkSafe prosecutionsExplosives Used In Demolition:
Shaped ChargeRIOGEL TRONER HEWhat is Powergel explosive?C-4 Explosive
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