"the Crown" Aberfan(2019) Apr 2026

The disaster killed 144 people , including 116 children and 28 adults.

The story highlights the contrast between the Queen’s "stiff upper lip" and the raw grief of the village. "The Crown" Aberfan (TV Episode 2019) - IMDb "The Crown" Aberfan(2019)

On October 21, 1966, a massive spoil tip (a pile of mining waste) collapsed after heavy rainfall, sending a landslide of liquified coal waste down a mountain and engulfing and nearby homes. The disaster killed 144 people , including 116