Probably because the latter isn't a "news story", Nep. It's the horrendous conditions of a particular industry but it isn't "news" so to speak unless there's some new revelation or a specific individual's involvement is uncovered or if there was a significant demonstration in those countries that got international attention.
Also, it's more difficult for people in this part of the country to relate to. It's a bit more abstract and it's hard for people to wrap their heads around that type of misery when it's pretty far removed from our own culture. Taking your child to Disneyworld and having it unexpectedly killed is going to feel close to home for many parents and families. It also being this crazy freak accident is going to garner more attention because people do not expect this to happen.
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