Marking 50 years since the Aberfan disaster

The transcript recounts the tragic Aberfan disaster, where a coal tip collapsed on a school, resulting in the loss of 116 children and 28 adults. It describes the immediate chaos, the community's rescue efforts, and the long-lasting impact on survivors and families. The narrative highlights personal stories, the emotional toll, and the eventual recognition of the disaster's significance.

What event caused the disaster at the school?

• A thunderstorm

• A coal tip collapse

• An earthquake

• A flood

Who were involved in the rescue efforts after the disaster?

• Factory workers and community members

• Only local police

• International rescue teams

• Firefighters from neighboring towns

What was the emotional impact on the narrator's family during the rescue?

• They were indifferent

• They were hopeful

• It was the first time the narrator's mother saw her father cry

• They were angry

What did the tribunal conclude about the cause of the disaster?

• It was a natural disaster

• The school was built on unstable ground

• The National Coal Board was to blame

• It was an unavoidable accident

How did the disaster affect the children who survived?

• They became adults within minutes, losing their childhood

• They were unaffected emotionally

• They moved to another town

• They continued to play as usual