Tragedy in Aberfan
A catastrophic landslide in Aberfan claimed the lives of 144 people, predominantly children, as a massive pile of mining waste collapsed under heavy rain. The debris surged down the mountainside, devastating the village and trapping many within the Panclas Junior School. Despite swift rescue efforts, the response from authorities was criticized, with mixed reactions highlighting a failure in leadership during the crisis.In this clip
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The Aberfan Disaster
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