Aberfan

[jonsie]

So it is 50 years ago today.  I remember the shock and horror as a 16 year old of a terrible disaster that could and should have been avoided. 

144 people died of which 116 were children. Please spare a thought for them. 

Aberfan disaster: 50th anniversary marked with silence - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-37689736

[PhoneChanger]

Been reading all about that disaster over the past few weeks, very sad indeed.

[Cleoriff]

Terrible disaster which could have been avoided had they listened to concerns expressed by the people of Aberfan. They were talking to some survivors today. Very moving

[Bambino]

I'm certain the pain of the survivors and those who lost loved ones will never disappear. A true tragedy in every sense of the word.

[Anonymous]

I remember the tragic disaster of Aberfan, from the coverage on the tv, I'd be 12 years old

My thoughts are with the survivors & the families concerned