Earth Swallows Child

A tragic accident occurred when a child fell into a coal mine shaft beneath a sidewalk. Despite rescue efforts, the child's body was found 30 hours later. The incident deeply affected the family, whose father was in the Navy. The child was walking with her aunt and brother when the sidewalk collapsed. Safety measures were taken to prevent further tragedies in the mining town.

What caused the tragic accident involving the child?

• A house fire

• A flood

• A coal mine shaft collapse

• A car accident

How long did it take to discover the child's body after the accident?

• 40 hours

• 30 hours

• 10 hours

• 20 hours

What was the child's father doing at the time of the accident?

• Attending a family event

• Serving in the Navy

• Working in the coal mine

• Traveling abroad

Who was the child walking with when the accident occurred?

• Her mother and sister

• Her aunt and brother

• Her father and cousin

• Her grandparents

What was done to prevent further tragedies in the mining town?

• Installing warning signs

• Building a new school

• Spreading out excavated dirt

• Closing all coal mines