Astley Deep Pit Disaster

Astley Deep Pit Disaster

The Astley Deep Pit Disaster was a Mining accident that occurred at the Astley Deep Pit, located in Dukinfield, near Manchester, England in 1874. [cite book
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title = The Annual Register for 1874
publisher = Rivingtons
date = 1875
location = London
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Gas explosion

The Astley Deep Pit Disaster was caused by an underground gas explosion that took place on 14 April 1874, killing 54 men and boys working within the pit.

At 2,500 feet deep, the pit was at the time thought to be the world's deepest coal mine. According to a memorial plaque located at the site, "A previously burnt tunnel was temporarily being repaired when the roof collapsed and pockets of unknown gas were ignited by open flame lamps." [ [http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/5976/astleypit2dy8.jpgMemorial Plaque (image)] ]

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