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"I Will Never Forget the Pile of Bodies in the tents." 20th Anniversary of the Great Catastrophe in Silesia

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Two decades have passed since the roof collapse of the Katowice International Fair (MTK). It was the worst construction disaster in Polish history, killing 65 people, including nine foreigners, and injuring over 140. Investigators determined that the main cause of the disaster was flawed design of the pavilion.
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Two decades have passed since the roof collapse of the Katowice International Fair (MTK). It was the worst construction disaster in Polish history, killing 65 people, including nine foreigners, and injuring over 140. Investigators determined that the main cause of the disaster was flawed design of the pavilion.

Wednesday, January 28, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of the roof collapse at the Katowice International Fair (MTK). Sixty-five people died and over 140 were injured, 26 of whom suffered serious injuries. It was the largest construction disaster in Polish history. The anniversary commemorations will traditionally be held at the monument built near the site of the collapsed hall. The article "20 Years Ago Since the Construction Disaster at the …

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Misyjne.pl broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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