Tsurumi Bridge

Tsurumi Bridge

At the time of the bombing, mobilized sttudents and volunteer corps were dismantling buildings on the west side of this bridge  to prevent the spread of fire from incendiary bombs. Most of those who were mobilized for this work lost their lives as a result of the first atomic bombing in history. The handrails and other parts of the bridge began to burn due to the intense heat of the atomic bombing, but the flames were soon extinguished and many survivors crossed the bridge to take shelter at Hijiyama hill. The weeping willow barely survived the bombing, and is still alive to this day.
(Quote from relief)

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