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1934
News bulletins read by Stuart Hibbard report the unfolding tragedy On 22 September 1934, an explosion and fire ripped through Gresford Colliery near Wrexham. Rescue teams called in at 2 am were only able to bring out six bodies. Red hot coal and poisonous fumes hampered their work, making it impossible to reach the casualties. Despite tons of boulders taken down in the pit-cage to form barriers underground, three members of the rescue team were killed while fighting to locate their colleagues. In all, 264 men lost their lives: it was the worst pit disaster for 21 years.
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From Gresford Colliery disaster, news report by Stuart Hibbard first broadcast 22/09/1934
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