Historical Events tagged with "silvertown"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Devastating Explosion at Silvertown Munitions Factory
January 19th, 1917 108 years ago
A catastrophic explosion at the Silvertown munitions factory in London resulted in the deaths of 73 individuals and over 400 injuries. The explosion was attributed to the buildup of dangerous munitions and detonated in the early hours. The blast was so powerful that it caused significant structural damage to surrounding areas, and the ensuing fire consumed buildings and properties, with losses estimated to exceed £2,000,000.
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