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World War II

Mining Accident at Benxihu: The Deadliest Underground Disaster in History

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 by The Ghost
Mining Accident

The 1942 Benxihu mining accident killed over 1,500 workers when Japanese operators sealed them underground. Strange details haunt this tragedy.

Categories Disasters & Tragedies Tags China, Industrial Disaster, World War II
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