Roosburgramp, Zichen-Zussen-Bolder, Limburg, Belgium
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member TeamYakara
N 50° 47.181 E 005° 38.144
31U E 685783 N 5629378
In the Belgian village of Zichen-Zussen-Bolder, the marlstone mountain Roosburg collapsed on Tuesday morning December 23, 1958. 18 people died at this disaster.
Waymark Code: WMYQ9Y
Location: Limburg, Belgium
Date Posted: 07/10/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Until the moment of the disaster, more than 200 people worked in the mushroom nurseries in the Roosburg and almost as much in the supplying companies. Besides the loss of 18 lives, the village also had to contend with large unemployment.

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Disaster Date: 12/23/1958

Memorial Sponsors: Community Riemst

Disaster Type: Natural

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