| Coal Mine Explosion | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1535 |
| Catalog #: | 361127 | |
| Clip Number: | 361127-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 021-139-03 | |
| Timecode: | 00:28:25 - 00:29:09 | |
| Location: | COURRIERES, FRANCE | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | DISASTERS: Explosions LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France OCCUPATIONS: Miner | |
| Description: | Jumpy, flashing, rolling not clear in contrast and imagery Twelve miners dead and scores hurt, following an underground blast which shattered the mine buildings. The cause of the explosion, which sent many to hospitals is unknown. | |
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