AYR PIT DISASTER

The video covers the Farnborough show and shifts focus to the Ayrshire pit disaster, where rescuers work tirelessly to save trapped miners. The scene below the surface is described, highlighting the challenges faced in cutting through barriers to reach the miners. The rescue progress is detailed, with updates on the number of miners reached and the ongoing efforts.

What event is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

• A festival in Edinburgh

• A show at Farnborough

• A sports event in Manchester

• A concert in London

What was one of the first plans to address the disaster?

• To establish a conveyor belt

• To evacuate the nearby village

• To drill a new shaft

• To call for international aid

What was the purpose of the conveyor belt in the rescue efforts?

• To provide lighting in the pit

• To speed up the dumping of solid materials

• To transport miners to safety

• To deliver food and water

How deep was the subsidence that caused the disaster?

• 200 feet

• 400 feet

• 100 feet

• 300 feet

How many miners were reported safe as the rescue proceeded?

• 128

• 116

• 100

• 90