Soldiers return to Workington after 2009 floods

The soldiers built a temporary footbridge in the town, after it was devastated by floods in 2009.

It was named Barker Crossing, after the policeman who died in the floods.

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Soldiers who helped to build a temporary bridge in Workington, after the town was devastated by floods in 2009, have returned for the first time.

The bridge was called Barker Crossing, in honour of PC Bill Barker, who died in the floods.

Tim Backshall has this report:

They helped build a temporary bridge, named after PC Bill Barker, who died in the floods of 2009.

PC Bill Barker died in the floods. Credit: Hazel Barker

Soldiers who were involved in building a temporary footbridge in Workington after the floods of 2009 are returning to the town for the first time.

The soldiers returned to the town. Credit: ITV Border

People were unable to cross the river for 18 days after all the bridges were either damaged or washed away.

It was named the Barker Crossing after the police officer who died in the floods.

Barker Crossing soldiers return to Workington

They helped build a temporary bridge, named after PC Bill Barker, who died in the floods of 2009.