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by nuhru_1098 Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:10 amThis Week in History
1984: GAS LEAK KILLS THOUSANDS IN INDIA
In
1984, one of the most deadly industrial accidents in history occurred
in Bhopal, India. A Union Carbide factory leaked a poisonous gas which
killed at least 3,800 people living nearby and caused serious illness
in thousands more. In February 1989, the Indian Supreme Court ordered
the Union Carbide Corporation to pay $470 million in compensation to
the victims and their families.
1984: GAS LEAK KILLS THOUSANDS IN INDIA
In
1984, one of the most deadly industrial accidents in history occurred
in Bhopal, India. A Union Carbide factory leaked a poisonous gas which
killed at least 3,800 people living nearby and caused serious illness
in thousands more. In February 1989, the Indian Supreme Court ordered
the Union Carbide Corporation to pay $470 million in compensation to
the victims and their families.