The original Royal Canberra Hospital was flagged to be demolished in 1997 to make way for the new National Museum. A demolition via implosion was selected, but the implosion resulted in an explosion instead, and debris showered the huge crowd of onlookers with fatal consequences.With John Chidgey.This show is Podcasting 2.0 Enhanced
Report into the Incident:

Inquest Into The Death of Katie Bender (PDF)

Video Footage of the Demolition:

Canberra Hospital Implosion 1997 - YouTube
Royal Canberra Hospital Implosion - TEN News 13 July 1997 - YouTube

Video of Interest:

Miami Resort | Building Demolition | BlowDown

Links of Interest:

Royal Canberra Hospital
Building Implosion
Royal Canberra Hospital Implosion
Royal Canberra Hospital Implosion Images
Project Coordination
The 1996 Australian Federal Election
Successful ACT WorkSafe prosecutions

Explosives Used In Demolition:

Shaped Charge
RIOGEL TRONER HE
What is Powergel explosive?
C-4 Explosive

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