There had been no concrete pillar to protect his family.

She was trapped beneath a toppled concrete pillar which pinned her legs down - but protected her from falling masonry.

A concrete pillar shielded him from the worst of the impact.

The train stalled at the top, then slid backwards, crashing into a concrete pillar.

Finally, the arches transfer their load through large hinges, which transfer load to a concrete pillar, and eventually to the ground.