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Bridge damage from Cyclone Gabrielle

Railway Bridge, Esk River damage from Cyclone Gabrielle

The Esk Valley in Napier faced catastrophic consequences in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle in February 2023. This shows extensive damge to a railway bridge over the Esk River. 

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Rights: SGT Vanessa Parker/NZ Defense Force, CC BY 4.0
Published: 20 September 2023Size: 15.62 MB
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