The Ronan Point Tower Disaster.

The Ronan Point Tower Disaster refers to a catastrophic structural failure that occurred on May 16, 1968, in East London. A gas explosion in a flat on the 18th floor led to the partial collapse of the 22-story Ronan Point apartment building, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to 17 others. This incident exposed significant flaws in the design and construction of large panel system buildings, prompting changes in building regulations and a reevaluation of high-rise residential safety standards in the UK.