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Royals to visit Aberfan on 60th anniversary of disaster

Royals to visit Aberfan on 60th anniversary of disaster
BBC Wales Monday 12 October 2026, 15:31 UTC 1 min read
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The tragedy saw 116 children and 28 adults killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed in 1966.

The tragedy saw 116 children and 28 adults killed when a colliery spoil tip collapsed in 1966.
Aberfan (ORG)
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