Accidents & Tragedies

Devastating Explosion at Gresford Colliery

A catastrophic explosion occurred within the Gresford Colliery, located in Wrexham, Wales, leading to the loss of 266 miners and rescuers. The disaster was believed to be caused by an accumulation of methane gas, which ignited in the mine. Rescue operations commenced immediately, but sadly, the conditions within the mine hindered any chance of survival for many trapped individuals. The incident remains one of the worst mining disasters in British history, highlighting the significant dangers faced by miners during this era.

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