Posted in Missouri
December 18, 2017
One Of The Worst Disasters In U.S. History Happened Right Here In Missouri
One of the worst structural disasters in U.S. history happened right here in Missouri nearly 40 years ago. On July 17, 1981, two suspended walkways in the Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed into the hotel’s lobby. Tragically, on that day a dance was being held in the lobby and 114 victims lost their lives while another 216 were left with injuries. It was known as the deadliest structural collapse in American history until the Twin Towers fell on Sept. 11th, 2001.
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Nearly 1,600 people were present in the lobby on the day the walkways collapsed.

211 people died at the scene and the rescue efforts lasted over 14 hours. Removing the 60 plus tons of steel, concrete and glass required cranes, hydraulic jacks, and bulldozers. Ultimately, 29 survivors were pulled from the wreckage that day.


If you're interested in the Skywalk Memorial Foundation or you wold like to visit the memorial, visit their Facebook page for information.
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