Aberfan disaster 'most tragic of days imaginable' says King on 60th anniversary
Summary
King Charles III called the Aberfan disaster in 1966 the "most tragic of days imaginable" during the 60th anniversary event in Wales. The disaster involved a coal waste tip collapse that buried a school and homes, killing 116 children and 28 adults.Key Facts
- The disaster happened on 21 October 1966 near Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales.
- A coal spoil tip collapsed, sending 150,000 tonnes of coal waste onto Pantglas Junior School and nearby houses.
- 116 children and 28 adults died in the disaster.
- King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and the Prince of Wales attended the 60th anniversary memorial service.
- An official inquiry in 1967 found the National Coal Board responsible for the disaster, but no one was prosecuted.
- Emergency workers and miners worked around the clock to rescue people trapped in the debris.
- Compensation to victims was limited, and some public disaster funds were used to remove remaining coal tips.
- Survivors and families faced limited trauma support and ongoing challenges.
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