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Today in History – March 24

1999 – Mont Blanc Tunnel Fire: 39 people die when a Belgian transport truck carrying flour and margarine catches fire in the Mont Blanc Tunnel.

Mont Blanc Tunnel (French portal)
Mont Blanc Tunnel (Italian portal)

1989 – Exxon Valdez oil spill: In Prince William Sound in Alaska, the Exxon Valdez spills 240,000 barrels (42,000 m³) of petroleum after running aground.

Prince William Sound