Towers 103rd floor glassbottomed viewing ledge cracks when. The footage, filmed in handan city in northern chinas hebei province on december 8, shows a man walking along the twometrewide and 1180metrehigh bridge as its glass bottom deliberately fragments. Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway in china cracks usa today. This glass bridge are established in the east taihang mountain, handan city, north china. Oct 08, 2015 beijing ap a glass walkway that hugs a cliff above a scenic canyon in central china was closed after cracks developed while dozens of tourists were walking on the newly built structure. On the upper walkways of londons iconic bridge, youll find a challenge for any acrophobe. Tower bridge glass walkway shatters after visitor drops beer. Experience the spectacular glass floor across the highlevel walkways when you visit tower bridge. Only one of the three layers of glass that make up the walkway was damaged so there was no safety threat, the management bureau of.
The daily mails sarah gordon reports a section of the glass walkway that opened two weeks ago has been smashed thanks to a beer bottle and stiletto heel. Jun 12, 2019 the glassbottomed sky ledge on the 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracked on monday night after a woman and her two children stepped out onto it pictures. A glass walkway at londons tower bridge shattered friday when a worker dropped a bottle of beer, but while it looked scary, the structure was still safe. Tower bridge unveils glass walkway with dizzying views over. Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists feet lily puckett. Nov 10, 2014 tower bridges new glass walkway in pictures. Just two weeks after the new attraction opened, one of the six halftonne glass panes that make up the floor, was damaged by visitors.
One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500 feet. Nov 24, 2014 london cnn a scary view of london just got slightly scarier. Part of the top layer of tower bridges transparent walkway was shattered 42m 8ft above the river thames in london. A glass walkway that hugs a cliff above a scenic canyon in central china was closed after cracks developed while dozens of tourists were walking on the newly built structure. Was just at the tower and the observation glass shattered, a witness told newshub. Nov 11, 2014 londons iconic tower bridge has added a new attractiona vertigoinducing glass floor on its west walkway. Glass walkway between the two towers of tower bridge, london, uk. Glass walkway over canyon cracks with tourists on it.
Glass coating on the skydeck of chicagos willis tower cracked. Tower bridge glass walkway shatters after visitor drops beer bottle. A glass pane at tower bridges new transparent walkway 140ft above. Glass walkway over china canyon cracks with tourists on it. We wanted to do the walkway across the top of tower bridge and the tower experience seemed to be the only way to achieve it. According to itv news in london, the november 21 incident occurred when a glass bottle was dropped causing the initial cracks to the glass. Londons tower bridge opens a new glass walkway business. Tower bridges new glass walkway in pictures uk news. Tower bridge glass walkway smashed by visitor who dropped a. Glass bottle and stiletto shatters glass of tower bridge walkway. A visitor crosses tower bridges new glass walkway on november 10, 2014 in london, england. One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500. Bottle of beer breaks glass floor over river thames.
Jun 12, 2019 glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. A glass pane at tower bridges new transparent walkway 140ft above the river thames, has smashed after a visitor dropped a bottle of beer. A dropped beer bottle and a pair of stilettos were too much for the glass floor at london s tower bridge to handle shattering it to pieces. Tower bridge glass floor experience the spectacular glass floor across the highlevel walkways when you visit tower bridge. Officials noted that similar incidents have happened in other glassbottom structures, like londons tower bridge in england and chicagos willis tower in illinois. Tower bridge unveils glass walkway with dizzying views. Londons tower bridge opens a glassbottomed walkway tower. London tower bridge unveils glass walkway with its dizzying views of the thames must have a head for heights. The glassbottomed sky ledge on the 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracked on monday night after a woman and her two children stepped out onto it pictures. Just two weeks after the new attraction opened, one of. Londons iconic tower bridge has added a new attractiona vertigoinducing glass floor on its west walkway. Tower bridge unveils glass walkway above river thames bbc news. A video of a tourist guide terrified by the sight of a bridges glass bottom cracking has gone viral recently in east taihang mountains, in handan city, north chinas hebei province.
Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicagos willis tower cracks under terrified visitors feet for the second time in just five years. A parallel glass floor running across the other side of the bridge is due to open early. Tower bridge glass walkway pane smashed by beer bottle. Tower bridge unveils glass walkway above river thames. The tower bridge in london now features a glass floor on. The first foray of londons tower bridge glass walkway has been absolutely smashing. Glass walkway offers views from londons tower bridge. Just two weeks after it opened to a nervous public. Beer bottle smashes glass of new tower bridge walkway.
And when you buy the ticket for the history, facts, and the bascule chamber, youll face the glass walkway. Unveiled today the glass floor panels along the bridges highlevel walkways weigh 300 kgs each, cost. A video of a tourist guide terrified by the sight of a bridges glass bottom cracking has gone viral recently in east taihang mountains, in handan. Oct 07, 2015 officials noted that similar incidents have happened in other glass bottom structures, like london s tower bridge in england and chicagos willis tower in illinois. A sacrificial layer of glass on the new west walkway at tower bridge exhibition shattered on. Londons tower bridge has a glass floor and its pretty. The seethrough walkway, which stretches 140 feet above the river thames, opened to the public on nov. Tower bridge walkway on itv news, videos, stories and all the latest london news.
Oct 08, 2015 a glass walkway above londons tower bridge had a similar problem in november when a falling bottle shattered the top layer of one pane, which was designed to be easily replaceable if damaged. Tourist terrified by new glass walkway that cracks under weight. A dropped beer bottle and a pair of stilettos were too. Tower bridge is one of five london bridges owned and maintained by the bridge house estates, a charitable trust overseen by the city of london corporation. Unveiled today the glass floor panels along the bridges highlevel walkways weigh 300. Glass walkway at londons tower bridge shattered by. A new seethrough walkway on the upper crossing of tower bridge allows visitors to look. Elsewhere in europe, a glassbottomed viewing box at 3,842m above sea. Towers 103rd floor glassbottomed viewing ledge cracks. Try taking a walk on tower bridges highflyin glass walkway. Oct 10, 2017 a video of a tourist guide terrified by the sight of a bridges glass bottom cracking has gone viral recently in east taihang mountains, in handan city, north chinas hebei province. Nov 24, 2014 a huge pane of glass in the spectacular tower bridge glass walkway has shattered after a visitor dropped a bottle of beer on it. A glass walkway above londons tower bridge had a similar problem in november when a falling bottle shattered the top layer of one. China glass bridge crack effect east taihang mountain.
Each walkway has six glass panels each weighing over one thousand pounds. The longest and highest glass bridge opened to public, you cant imagine how fun it is duration. Nov 24, 2014 a glass walkway at london s tower bridge shattered friday when a worker dropped a bottle of beer, but while it looked scary, the structure was still safe. The walkway is one of two that will open between the north and south towers of the famous london landmark. Willis towers glass floor cracks under tourists feet. A huge pane of glass in the spectacular tower bridge glass walkway. An amusing video of a tourist terrified by a glass walkway above a cliff appearing to crack. Beijing ap a glass walkway that hugs a cliff above a scenic canyon in central china was closed after cracks developed while dozens of tourists were walking on the newly built structure. Tourist terrified by glass walkway that cracks under weight. Glass skydeck on 103rd floor of chicago tower cracks under. Nov 10, 2014 a glass walkway which gives visitors a birds eye view of traffic is unveiled at london s tower bridge. Sep 29, 2015 the glass walkway of the tower bridge in london photo. Good exhibits and 2 interesting shortish videos one in each tower.
Glass walkway at londons tower bridge shattered by dropped beer bottle. The bridge crosses the river thames close to the tower of london and has become an iconic symbol of london. At 8 feet above the citys river thames, the view from the newly opened glass walkway at tower bridge was already enough to. Londons tower bridge has a glass floor and its pretty scary. A glass walkway above londons tower bridge had a similar problem in november when a falling bottle shattered the top layer of one pane, which was.
Man terrified by glass walkway that cracks under weight newsflare. Oct 07, 2015 china walking on a glass walkway suspended 3,280 feet 1,000 meters up a mountain is supposed to be terrifying but not this terrifying. Tower bridge is one of five london bridges owned and maintained by the bridge house. Tower bridge official gutted after beer bottle shatters new glass. The citys tower bridge, a 120yearold crossing over the river thames, is the latest structure to join the club with a seethrough walkway that allows visitors to gaze down from 42 meters 8 feet. Chinese tourist glass walkway closed after cracks appear. Glass floor along tower bridges highlevel walkways weigh 300kgs each, cost. A glass walkway above londons tower bridge had a similar problem in november when a falling bottle shattered the top layer of one pane, which was designed to be easily replaceable if damaged. Visitors scream as chinas new 1,000meterhigh glass. A 3,540foothigh 1,080m glass walkway at yuntai mountain geological park in china cracked right under visitors feet on monday after a visitor dropped a stainless steel cup. Nov 24, 2014 a glass pane at tower bridges new transparent walkway 140ft above the river thames, has smashed after a visitor dropped a bottle of beer. Tourist terrified by glass walkway that cracks under weight newsflare.
Visitors can view the thames, bridge traffic, and if theyre lucky, the opening of the bridges moveable roadways the bridge opens for river traffic about 850 times per year. Tower bridge glass walkway shatters after visitor drops a. This permanent feature offers visitors an incredible birdseye view of london life, from 42 metres above the river thames. At 8 feet above the citys river thames, the view from the newly opened glass walkway at. The pane, one of six which make up the seethrough floor of 140ft. The daily mails sarah gordon reports a section of the glass walkway that opened two weeks ago has been smashed thanks to a beer bottle and stiletto heel an image of the shattered glass first appeared thanks to twitter user peter gordon who posted the following image, which later garnered quite the. Tower bridge views,bankside, london we see this every time we cross the thames, when we arrive in london. Then, last friday, someone dropped a beer bottle and the glass shattered.
Tower bridges glass walkway isnt falling down, just. A huge pane of glass in the spectacular tower bridge glass walkway has shattered after a visitor dropped a bottle of beer on it. Visitors to the tower bridge in london can now walk on a glass floor suspended 7 feet above the thames river. Zhangjiajie grand canyon official channel recommended for you 1. Tower bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in london, built between 1886 and 1894. Dare you cross chinas new glassbottomed suspension bridge. Fantastic views of the river, south bank, tower of london, city etc. Terror at 3,500 feet as glass walkway in china cracks.
Visitors scream as new 3,200foothigh glass walkway cracks. A glass walkway which gives visitors a birds eye view of traffic is unveiled at londons tower bridge. The glass floor allows people to walk on it while viewing the street far below. A glass walkway which gives visitors a birds eye view of traffic has been unveiled at london s tower bridge. One of chinas new glassbottom bridges cracks 3,500 feet above earth. Beer bottle shatters tower bridges new glass walkway.
This glass skywalk hangs 1,180 meters above a valley and stretches 266 meters in length. It is the only one of the trusts bridges not to connect the city of london directly to the southwark bank, as its northern landfall is in tower hamlets. A glass walkway above londons famed tower bridge suffered a similar accident in november after a falling bottle shattered the topmost layer. The elevated passage stands 8 feet above the river thames the height of the. At 8 feet above the citys river thames, the view from the newly opened glass walkway at tower bridge was already enough to generate high anxiety. Tower bridge glass walkway shatters after visitor drops. Tower bridge glass walkway tower bridge, london traveller. China glass bridge crack effect east taihang mountain glass. The glass floor panels cover a 36foot by 6foot section of the bridges west walkway. Elsewhere in europe, a glass bottomed viewing box at 3,842m above sea level opened near chamonix, france, in 20. Tower bridge glass walkway pane smashed by beer bottle uk.
Glass in chicago sightseeing tower cracks under tourists feet. Tourist terrified by new glass walkway that cracks. If you can plan your trip, look at the web site to see when the bridge is scheduled to open and watch it from above. London cnn a scary view of london just got slightly scarier. As a result, it is sometimes confused with london bridge, about half a mile 0. Nov 10, 2014 a visitor crosses tower bridges new glass walkway on november 10, 2014 in london, england. This walkway opened on september 20th, and given that another glass bridge was recently opened in china over a mountain gorge, many chinese people have been less than thrilled at the news. The glass walkway of the tower bridge in london photo. A family visiting the willis towers iconic skydeck ledge suffered the scare of their lives on wednesday when the glass ledge they were standing on 1,353feet above the chicago sidewalk cracked. Tower bridge unveils glass floor walkways over the thames. Jun 21, 2018 this glass bridge are established in the east taihang mountain, handan city, north china.
The floors are 36 feet long and six feet wide, and are thick enough that the glass wont crack under the weight of its many visitors. Tower bridge is one of londons famous bridges and one of many mustsee landmarks in london with a glass floor and modern exhibitions it is a must visit. Park in hunan province boasts a 900foot span of glass walkway nearly 600 feet above a sheer drop between two cliffs. Londons tower bridge just unveiled a terrifying new glass walkway above the river thames. If youre visiting the tower bridge in london, you definitely need to go inside. The engine room exhibit was very informative and the new glass walkway was a novel experience. Londons tower bridge opens a glassbottomed walkway conde.
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