Historical Events tagged with "westhoughton"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Deadly Explosion at Hulton Bank Colliery

December 21st, 1910 114 years ago

An explosion at Hulton Bank Colliery No. 3 Pit resulted in the deaths of 344 miners in Westhoughton. The explosion occurred due to a buildup of gas and dust, igniting within the mine's confines. Rescuers worked tirelessly to recover the trapped miners, leading to a national outcry for improved mine safety regulations and practices. This tragic event highlighted the dangers of coal mining during this era.

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