Historical Events tagged with "trenčín"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Deadliest Mining Disaster in Slovakia's History

August 10th, 2009 15 years ago

A catastrophic methane explosion in the Handlová mine led to the deaths of twenty miners. This disaster marked the worst mining accident in Slovakia, occurring in the Trenčín Region. Rescue efforts were thwarted by toxic conditions, with brave responders facing immense challenges. The tragedy brought national attention to mining safety protocols.

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