Tower Bridge in London, is one of the most famous spots. First built in 1894, it has become an iconic symbol of London, thanks to its Victorian Gothic design. However, the bridge faced a mechanical fault that caused it stuck in an open position, reportedly for more than an hour, leaving hundreds of people and vehicles stranded in central London. The famous crossing failed to close, after it allowed a ship to pass along the River Thames. The incident happened on August 22, during the afternoon time. Pictures and videos were posted on social media that show how the two arms of the iconic bridge at different angles, stuck open, with witnesses reporting they did not come down at the same time and the fault caused traffic gridlock. Royal Baby Makes London Bridge Among Other Landmarks Turn Blue. 

The historic bascule-and-suspension bridge failed to close after reopening to allow ships to pass underneath. The city of London Police also tweeted that the bridge was closed to pedestrians and traffic. Mechanics immediately rushed to the spot to fix it. The bridge connects the Square Mile financial district to Southwark. According to media reports, the bridge remained stuck open for at least an hour, and eventually, it got fixed and was reopened. People posted pictures and videos on social media that show how the iconic bridge in London failed to close. Britain’s Iconic Beefeaters, Who Guard Tower of London, Facing Job Cuts Due to Global Coronavirus Pandemic. 

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This is not the first time, when the bridge was closed for public. BBC noted that in 2005, police closed the bridge for about ten hours after a technical problem meant the arts could not be lowered. Tower Bridge is a world-famous symbol of London, and it is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians.

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