Historical Events tagged with "castle gate"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Mine Disaster Claims Lives of 172 Miners
March 8th, 1924 101 years ago
A catastrophic mine explosion occurred at Castle Gate, Utah, leading to the deaths of 172 coal miners. The explosion was caused by the ignition of methane gas within the mine. Rescue teams worked tirelessly in the aftermath to recover the bodies and investigate the cause of the disaster. This tragic event highlighted the dangers of coal mining during this era and led to increased safety regulations and scrutiny in the industry.
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