Minute’s silence planned to mark 60 years since Aberfan disaster

Minute’s silence planned to mark 60 years since Aberfan disaster

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will lead a moment of reflection on 21 October to mark 60 years since the Aberfan disaster. He will attend the official remembrance event in Aberfan, where the collapse of a colliery spoil tip in 1966 killed 144 people, including 116 children. Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams MS, Aberfan Trustees [...]

Wales invited to observe minute’s silence to mark 60th anniversary of Aberfan tragedy

The First Minister will lead the Welsh nation in a moment of reflection on 21 October to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan tragedy. Rhun ap Iorwerth will be present at the official remembrance event in Aberfan, where the tragic collapse of a colliery spoil tip in 1966 claimed the lives of 144 people, […]