Aberfan Disaster: Remembering the Tragic Coal Tip Slide that Claimed 144 Lives

Aberfan is a small village in South Wales, UK, that was the site of a devastating coal tip slide on October 21, 1966. The slide occurred when a large amount of waste material from a nearby colliery (coal mine) was deposited onto a former tipsite, causing the ground to become unstable and eventually collapse.
The disaster resulted in the deaths of 144 people, including 116 children from the local school, and injured many more. It is considered one of the worst mining disasters in British history.
In the aftermath of the disaster, there were several investigations and inquiries into the causes of the slide, and changes were made to regulations and practices regarding coal tip management. The disaster also had a significant impact on the community of Aberfan and the surrounding area, and it continues to be remembered and commemorated today.