KATOWICE — 2006 · Major Tragedy
The Katowice Trade Hall Roof Collapse
On 28 January 2006, during a national racing-pigeon exhibition at a hall of the Katowice International Fair, the central section of the snow-laden roof collapsed. More than 120 exhibitors from across Europe were taking part. Sixty-five people were killed and over 170 injured. Investigators found numerous design and construction errors, including poorly braced roof trusses, with past coal mining also affecting the ground. Twelve people were charged with negligence, and Poland tightened rules on snow-load inspections of large roofs.
- Date
- 2006
- Place
- Silesia, Poland, Katowice, PL
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Closed
- Coordinates
- 50.2660, 18.9950 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 28 January 2006The roof collapsed during the pigeon exhibition.
- January 2006Search and rescue continued for days in freezing conditions.
- 2006-2007Investigators identified design and construction failures.
- Later yearsTwelve people were tried for negligence; building-safety rules were tightened.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Katowice Trade Hall roof collapse en.wikipedia.org ↗
- Working With Crowds — Katowice Trade Hall roof collapse 28/01/2006 workingwithcrowds.com ↗
- Wikipedia
- Working With Crowds
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