Golborne mine explosion

Title

Golborne mine explosion

Genre

News report; Press conference

TX Date

20 Mar 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:02:53

Description

Radio City’s Kieran Devaney reports on the tragedy that has struck Golborne mine, where an explosion killed 3 men, and left 8 badly burned. Speaking are mining boss Julian Griffiths, rescue worker Geoff Wilson.

Contributors

Kieran Devaney; Julian Griffiths; Geoff Wilson; Radio City

Keywords

Deaths; Mining disasters; Occupational health and safety; Golborne Colliery; Lancashire; Coal mines; Rescue work; Explosions; Search and rescue operations

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