On July 11, 1978, tragedy struck the coast of Tarragona, Spain. A tanker truck carrying liquid propylene exploded near the Los Alfaques campsite, leaving a trail of devastation, destruction, and grief. In a matter of seconds, the vacation paradise turned into hell. More than 200 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured in one of the most tragic accidents in the country's history.
In this video, we review minute by minute what happened that fateful day: the causes, consequences, and the testimonies of the survivors. We also analyze how this disaster forever changed the regulations for the transportation of dangerous goods and the collective memory of an entire generation.
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