A black and white photo of Pantglas Junior School, collapsed under the weight of mud, and villagers and emergency services helping to free trapped children and adults.Image source, Getty Images
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Wednesday marks 60 years since the disaster that killed 144 people

ByOliver SlowBBC Wales
  • Published20 October 2026
Updated 1 hour ago

King Charles III, Queen Camilla and the Prince of Wales will be among the visitors to Aberfan on Wednesday to mark 60 years since a coal waste tip collapsed on to a school in the mining village and killed 144 children and adults.

A prayer and moment of silence will be held, and a male voice choir formed in the aftermath of the disaster will sing.