UK remembers moment a Welsh village lost a generation of children
The UK is marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which killed 116 children and 28 adults when a coal tip collapsed on a school and nearby homes in a Welsh village on October 21, 1966.
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- ✓ King Charles and the royal family attended a memorial event in Aberfan to mark the 60th anniversary of the disaster.
- ✓ The Aberfan disaster occurred on October 21, 1966, when a coal tip collapsed on Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes.
- ✓ A total of 144 people died in the disaster, including 116 children and 28 adults.
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The royal family paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the disaster at a memorial event in Aberfan.
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UK remembers Aberfan disaster 60 years on
The UK is marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which killed 116 children and 28 adults when a coal tip collapsed on a school and nearby homes in a Welsh village on October 21, 1966.
Why it matters
The disaster was one of the deadliest mining accidents in UK history, and it has had a lasting impact on the community and the country as a whole. The event has been remembered with tributes from the royal family, including King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William.
What is confirmed
- King Charles and the royal family attended a memorial event in Aberfan to mark the 60th anniversary of the disaster.
- The Aberfan disaster occurred on October 21, 1966, when a coal tip collapsed on Pantglas Junior School and nearby homes.
- A total of 144 people died in the disaster, including 116 children and 28 adults.
What to watch next
- Further commemorations and tributes to the victims of the Aberfan disaster.
- Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the disaster and its aftermath.
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