Shropshire Canal Collapse Triggers Major Rescue and Damage
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A historic artificial embankment on the Llangollen canal in Shropshire collapsed, causing a major incident that stranded boats and damaged the waterway, with investigations suggesting water levels and soluble bedrock may have contributed; repairs are expected to take most of next year.
Topics:world#canal-breach#embankment-collapse#infrastructure-failure#local-news#shropshire#waterway-safety
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