Gorni Lom
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Gorni Lom (Template:Langx) is a village in north-western Bulgaria, Vidin Province. The population of Gorni Lom is 784.
The village is situated in a mountainous region, on the upper stream of the Lom River. It is located in the foot of Midzhur, the highest peak in western Stara Planina. Gorni Lom is a starting point for the tourists who climb Midzhur. Most of the village inhabitants work in a factory producing explosives or in the five small hydropower plants on the river.
Economy
A significant part of the population is employed at the nearby Videx Ammo Plant (Former Midzhur Ammo Plant).[1]
2014 explosions
On 1 October 2014, in the former Midzhur Ammo Plant owned by Videx AD, a blast killed 15 workers and completely demolished the factory. The explosion happened at 16:59 local time, killing 15 men and two women and injuring three other women. According to authorities, an unspecified "human error" caused the explosion.
Following the incident, 3 October 2014 was declared a Day of National Mourning.[2]
- For more detailed information, see 2014 Gorni Lom explosions
See also
References
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