Deadly Blast at Ritom Hydroelectric Station: A Cautionary Tale of Human Error and Industrial Neglect The catastrophic explosion at the Ritom Hydroelectric Station in southern Switzerland on Wednesday has left two workers dead.
The cause of the fire that preceded the blast is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest a human error or neglect led to the disaster.
The Ritom Hydroelectric Station, operational for over a century, has been undergoing renovations as part of efforts to modernize and increase efficiency.