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

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This is the scene of destruction after Ironbridge Power Station's four cooling towers were demolished today in a series of explosions.

Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service posted this drone view of the power station site on YouTube, supplied by Sam & Ed Bagnall, after crowds gathered to watch the towers come down this morning.

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The scene of destruction. Pic: Sam & Ed Bagnall
The scene of destruction. Pic: Sam & Ed Bagnall placeholder image
The scene of destruction. Pic: Sam & Ed Bagnall

Watch the video by Sam & Ed Bagnall here:

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