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Engineers in Derry are assessing Foyle Bridges ability to support taller barriers to prevent suicides, following a coroners demand for action. The bridge, which spans 125 feet, has been a site of tragedy since its opening in 1984. Local leaders have long advocated for higher railings. A mother whose son died there last year emphasizes the need for immediate barriers, citing the success of similar measures on San Franciscos Golden Gate Bridge. The structural review, starting this week, will take months and could cost over ten million pounds. While no solution can end suicide, these barriers could save lives in crisis moments.

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