Point Ellice Bridge Disaster, Bridge disaster site in Victoria, British Columbia
The Point Ellice Bridge spans across the Upper Harbour, connecting Bay Street between Victoria and Victoria West in British Columbia.
On May 26, 1896, a streetcar carrying 143 passengers crashed through the bridge into the water, resulting in 55 fatalities during Queen Victoria's birthday celebrations.
The disaster profoundly affected the Victoria community, leading to changes in public transportation safety standards and engineering practices throughout British Columbia.
The incident forced the Consolidated Electric Railway Company into receivership, leading to its reorganization as the British Columbia Electric Railway in 1897.
The Grant residence near the bridge became a central location for rescue operations, where survivors received care and deceased victims were temporarily placed.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 48.43430,-123.37800
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:16
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