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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eleanor Storey

King, Queen and Prince William join families and survivors to mark 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster

The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will join politicians, survivors and bereaved families to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, remembering 116 children and 28 adults killed.

Almost a whole generation was wiped out on 21 October 1966 when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste slid down a hillside and engulfed Pantglas Junior School.

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