'My friend was lying next to me... I was only 8 but I realised he was dead'
Summary
Four people who were children during the Aberfan disaster 60 years ago shared their memories of the event. They described how a coal waste dump collapsed onto schools and homes, causing tragic loss and destruction.Key Facts
- The Aberfan disaster happened 60 years ago in Wales.
- A coal waste tip (a pile of mining waste) collapsed onto a school and nearby homes.
- Four survivors who were children during the disaster talked about their experiences.
- One survivor, Gerald Kirwan, thought the collapse felt like an earthquake.
- Gerald found a classmate who was unresponsive after the disaster.
- Another survivor, Gaynor Madgwick, woke up buried up to her chest in the mud and slurry.
- The disaster caused many deaths and left lasting memories for those involved.
- The story was shared on BBC Newsnight recently.
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