May 27
1915
Explosion of HMS Princess Irene
The catastrophic explosion of HMS Princess Irene in 1915, a former luxury liner turned Royal Navy minelayer, led to significant loss of life and changed munitions handling in the British Navy. Read more
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May 23
Stresa–Mottarone Cable Car Crash
On May 23, 2021, a tragic cable car crash near Stresa, Italy, resulted in the deaths of 14 out of 15 passengers due to mechanical failures and maintenance negligence, leading to widespread mourning and a reevaluation of safety protocols.
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May 13
Soma Mine Disaster
The Soma Mine Disaster on May 13, 2014, claimed 301 lives in Turkey's deadliest mining tragedy, exposing severe safety shortcomings and sparking national and international calls for reform.
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May 21
West Loch Disaster
The West Loch Disaster was a catastrophic munitions explosion at Pearl Harbor on May 21, 1944, causing significant loss of life and naval assets during World War II.
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