1959 Press Photo Five Hundred die in Malpasset Dam Disaster

Five hundred die in Malpasset Dam Disaster.: More than five hundred people lost their lives in the breaking of the Malpasset Dam causing millions of tons of water to come crashing down on the town of Frejus on the French Riviera. Photo shows general view showing the devastation to houses - roadways etc. - after crashing of the Malpasset Dam on the town of Frejus yesterday.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 12-12-1959.



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