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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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Watch: Barker Crossing soldiers return to Workington

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:

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