LOFTHOUSE COLLIERY DISASTER

At Lofthouse Colliery in Yorkshire, a silent crowd waits for news of seven miners trapped underground by water. Rescue efforts intensify as more pumps are deployed to lower the water level, but time is critical. Among the waiting relatives are the wife and brother of Don Haig, one of the trapped men. Meanwhile, Britain's first international antiques fair is introduced, showcasing Europe's best-known antiques.

Where is Lofthouse Colliery located?

• Near Wakefield in Yorkshire

• Near Edinburgh

• In London

• In Manchester

What natural obstacle trapped the men underground?

• A cave-in

• A landslide

• A wall of water

• A wall of fire

What was the sound heard above the disused workings?

• Sound of footsteps

• Sound of machinery

• Sound of water

• Sound of wind

Who is Don Haig?

• A local journalist

• The assistant pit manager

• A volunteer rescuer

• A government official

What event is mentioned alongside the rescue efforts?

• A political rally

• Britain's first international antiques fair

• An international sports event

• A local festival