The Aberfan disaster was the collapse of a colliery spoil tip on 21st October 1966 in the village of Aberfan in Wales. Heavy rain caused the tip to slide downhill as a slurry, killing 116 children and 28 adults as it engulfed Pantglas Junior School and other buildings. The National Coal Board were to blame after ignoring warnings regarding heavy rain and possible landslides.
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