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Creswell colliery, where eighty men perished in a fire. Aeri
Creswell colliery where eighty miners perished in a fire at the junction of two conveyer belts. An aerial view showing ambulances approaching the pithead and anxious families gathered at the offices. 19 miners escaped after the fire broke out, but 80 men were trapped and subsequently lost their lives. Six rescue team tried to control the blaze, and at one point got within 100 meters of the trapped men, but unfortunately they could not reach them
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1950 Ambulances Anxious Approaching Belts Blaze Broke Colliery Control Eighty Escaped Families Gathered Junction Lives Lost Meters Miners Offices Perished Pit Head Point Reach Rescue Subsequently Trapped Creswell
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A haunting aerial view of Creswell Colliery in Nottinghamshire, England, taken in October 1950, shows the aftermath of a devastating fire that tragically claimed the lives of 80 miners. The image, captured by ILN (Illustrated London News), depicts the pithead where the fire broke out at the junction of two conveyor belts. Eighteen miners managed to escape the inferno, but unfortunately, 80 of their colleagues were tragically trapped and subsequently lost their lives. Six brave rescue teams worked tirelessly to control the blaze, making their way as close as 100 meters to the trapped men, but despite their heroic efforts, they were unable to reach them in time. Anxious families and loved ones gathered at the colliery offices, awaiting any news of their loved ones. The fire at Creswell Colliery is a poignant reminder of the dangerous conditions faced by miners in the 1950s. This historical photograph is a testament to the sacrifices made by the miners and the rescue teams, and serves as a reminder of the importance of workplace safety and the devastating impact of industrial accidents. The image shows a number of ambulances approaching the pithead, ready to transport the injured to hospital. The scene is a stark reminder of the human cost of industrial accidents and the importance of safety measures to prevent such tragedies from occurring. This aerial photograph is a poignant and important piece of history, providing a unique perspective on a tragic event that shook the mining community and the nation. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who worked in the mines and the importance of learning from the past to create a safer future.
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