Mining accident

1971 Certej dam failure

30 Oct 1971 · 45.96° N, 22.98° E

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When
30 Oct 1971
Kind
Mining accident
Coordinates
45.96° N, 22.98° E
Deaths
89

1971 Certej dam failure

Flood due to failure of tailings dam which led to deaths

The 1971 Certej dam failure was a flood due to the failure of a tailings dam at the Certej mine which led to the death of 89 people. It occurred on 30 October 1971 in Certeju de Sus commune, Hunedoara County, Romania.

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