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Premier De Wever commemorates Bois du Cazier mine disaster with video message

On the 70th anniversary of the mine disaster in Marcinelle, Premier Bart De Wever released a video message.

9 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Saturday, October 8, 2023, it marks exactly 70 years since the Bois du Cazier mine disaster occurred, claiming the lives of 262 people. This dramatic event is considered the worst mining disaster in Belgium's history.

Bart De Wever, the Premier of the N-VA, commemorated this disaster by sharing a video message via the social media platform X. In his message, he draws inspiration from a book by Italian author Carlo Levi.

De Wever expressed his condolences and remembered the victims of this tragedy, which remains a significant part of Belgian history. His video message aims to honor and remember those who were lost in this disaster.

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