Imagine taking the day off to go on holiday or having sick leave when you are unwell, and it leads to a global disaster that has gone down in history. Well, as ridiculous as this may sound, that is precisely what happened when some of the biggest disasters in history occurred.
Sometimes, when an expert isn’t present at the crucial moment to fix a problem, spot a mistake, or send help, it can lead to some serious tragedies, such as rescue failures from the Titanic or being poisoned at Chornobyl.
So, click on to find out some of the worst cases.