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Gorbals Whisky Flood

On 21st November 1906, a 150,000 gallon wash tun at the Loch Katrine Distillery in the Gorbals burst, sending a 20 foot wave of hot whisky into the streets killing 1 and injuring 10. Demolished in 1970, it is now the site of Glasgow Central Mosque.

photo credit: https://canmore.org.uk/collection/664