Soma mine disaster, Coal seam fire in Turkey
The Soma mine disaster was a tragic mining accident.
In May 2014, an explosion caused an underground mine fire at Soma.
The disaster deeply affected Turkish society and labor laws.
The incident led to widespread protests and a national day of mourning.
It was the worst mine disaster in Turkey's history, with 301 fatalities.
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