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The London Beer Flood
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The tragic London Beer Flood of 1814 was caused by the collapse of a massive porter vat at the Meux and Company Brewery, leading to a deadly wave of beer flooding the surrounding area and claiming at least eight lives. Despite the catastrophic outcome, the brewery was legally absolved of liability, prompting increased emphasis on industrial safety regulations in the aftermath.
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