8 worst ever tunnel collapses across the world
Salang Tunnel collapse, Afghanistan (1982):
The Salang Tunnel, located in Afghanistan, was a road tunnel that collapsed in 1982. The collapse killed up to 2,000 people, many of whom were fleeing the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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Hopper Tunnel collapse, Canada (1910):
The Hopper Tunnel, located in British Columbia, Canada, was a railroad tunnel that collapsed in 1910. The collapse killed 60 people and injured 11 others.
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Fréjus Tunnel collapse, France (1883):
he Fréjus Tunnel, which connects France and Italy, was under construction when a section of the tunnel collapsed in 1883. The collapse killed 47 workers and trapped 18 others, who were eventually rescued.
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Seikan Tunnel collapse, Japan (1988):
The Seikan Tunnel, located in Japan, is the worlds longest underwater rail tunnel. A section of the tunnel collapsed in 1988, killing 27 people and injuring 60 others.
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Khojak Pass Tunnel collapse, Pakistan, 2005:
On March 26, 2005, a part of the Khojak Pass Tunnel in Pakistan collapsed, killing 25 people. The collapse was caused by an earthquake that had struck the region earlier that day.
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Hawthorne Tunnel collapse, Spain (1904):
The Hawthorne Tunnel, located near Seattle, Washington, was a railroad tunnel that collapsed in 1904. The collapse killed 23 people and injured 12 others.
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Guadarrama Tunnel collapse, Spain, 1943:
On January 8, 1943, a section of the Guadarrama Tunnel in Spain collapsed, killing 18 people. The collapse was caused by a train derailment.
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Guangzhou Metro Line 6 collapse, Japan (2003):
The Guangzhou Metro Line 6, located in China, was under construction when a section of the tunnel collapsed in 2003. The collapse killed 14 people and injured 15 others.
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