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Eleanor Storey

Royals join families and survivors to mark 60th anniversary of Aberfan disaster

The scene of the Aberfan disaster (Glamorgan Fire Service) - (PA Wire)

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

An entire generation was almost wiped out when 150,000 tonnes of coal waste slid down the hillside before engulfing Pantglas Junior School on October 21 1966.

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