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A Deadly Dance Night
In July 1981, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, a tragic incident occurred during a dance event. Two suspended walkways collapsed, resulting in 114 fatalities and 216 injuries. The accident was caused by poor communication and negligence among the engineering teams involved. Last-minute changes, approved without thorough review and calculations, contributed to the incident. This event highlighted the critical importance of effective communication, documentation, and thorough checks to prevent construction accidents.
In July 1981, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, a tragic incident occurred during a dance event. Two suspended walkways collapsed, resulting in 114 fatalities and 216 injuries. The accident was caused by poor communication and negligence among the engineering teams involved. Last-minute changes, approved without thorough review and calculations, contributed to the incident. This event highlighted the critical importance of effective communication, documentation, and thorough checks to prevent construction accidents.
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