Aberfan Disaster
Published: 21 October 2022
56 years ago today 21st October 1966 The Aberfan disaster occurred. 116 children and 28 adults were killed as a coal tip landslide engulfed Pantglas School and other buildings. It’s a scar that all Welsh people carry with them. Never forget the price of coal. Today we come together to remember all those who lost their lives so tragically, and those left behind to grieve their loss.