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Dalmarnock Bridge Ghost

Dalmarnock Road Bridge, Glasgow, Glasgow Apparition Late 20th Century

Dalmarnock Road Bridge has been the site of a bizarre and unexplained incident that has left many questions unanswered. In 1972 a man in his 30s wearing black trousers and a blue coat was seen by one witness to leap over the bridge only to vanish into thin air. This shocking event has become a well-known ghost story in Glasgow and continues to fascinate those interested in the paranormal.

The incident occurred back in 1972 and has remained a mystery ever since. The witness account describes a man jumping off the bridge and disappearing which has led to much speculation about what actually happened. There is no clear explanation for the man's actions or his disappearance and the incident remains one of Glasgow's most enduring unsolved paranormal cases.

Historical Context

The incident occurred in 1972 a time of significant social change in Glasgow

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Bridge
Activity Types
Visual
Witness Credibility
Single Witness
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
1972
Postcode Area
G40

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