Mont Blanc Tunnel fire
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On 24 March 1999, a transport truck caught fire while driving through the Mont Blanc Tunnel between France and Italy. When it stopped halfway through the tunnel, it violently combusted. Other vehicles traveling through the tunnel quickly became trapped and they also caught fire as firefighters were unable to reach the transport truck. 39 people were killed. In the aftermath, major changes were made to the tunnel to improve its safety.
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Date | 24 March 1999; 25 years ago (1999-03-24) |
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Venue | Mont Blanc Tunnel |
Location | Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France |
Coordinates | 45.85451°N 6.912534°E / 45.85451; 6.912534 |
Type | Fire |
Deaths | 39 |
Non-fatal injuries | 14 |
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