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WATCH: Gone in seconds - Demolition of Ironbridge cooling towers from many angles

Watch the incredible moment as Ironbridge Power Station's four iconic cooling towers were demolished today.

Published Dec 6, 2019

Last updated Dec 12, 2019

The towers come down

Video by Shropshire Star photographer Tim Thursfield:

Watch again - in slow motion:

Video by Shropshire Star photographer Steve Leath:

The towers came down at 11am as planned, with crowds gathered to capture the moment in video and pictures.

See also:

Magnificent desolation: Drone captures scene of destruction after Ironbridge cooling towers are brought down

Drone footage by DronerUK:

Drone footage by Lee Knight:

Here are some more videos posted on YouTube:

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