There have been many disasters on the Severn and it has claimed many lives ( figures vary depending on how it is recorded , circa 300 people ) , especially during the 20th century . The Severn Railway Bridge was badly damaged by the collision of two river barges in 1960 , which led to its demolition in 1970 . Five crew members of both the Arkendale H and Wastdale H died in the accident . More recently the river flooded during the 2007 United Kingdom floods
2007 United Kingdom floods
2007 United Kingdom floods
River Severn