Brannigans Analysis, Fatal Swiss Garage Collapse

Dec. 7, 2004
An underground parking garage collapsed and killed seven Swiss firefighters fighting a vehicle fire. How could this happen?
An underground parking garage collapsed and killed seven Swiss firefighters fighting a vehicle fire. The roof of the garage supported earth and plantings, as is often the case. How could this happen?

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