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Didcot power station towers demolished: Watch video

Grant Prior 12 years ago
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Coleman and Company carried out the successful demolition of three massive cooling towers at the disused Didcot A Power Station in Oxfordshire during the early hours of Sunday morning.

The blast was streamed live online as 180kg of explosives brought down 36,000 tonnes of material in seconds.

Hundreds of local residents also stayed-up all night to watch the action.

Coleman and Company sent out a team of cleaners after the blast to remove dust and debris from local streets and properties.

To watch the demolition click here

 

 

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