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Swiss police suspect arson in destruction of 650-year-old bridge

Wednesday 18 August 1993 23:02 BST
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Lucerne's ancient wooden Kapell Bridge, a popular tourist attraction, goes up in flames. The fire also damaged historical paintings which had adorned the bridge since the early 17th century.

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