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Coal mining accident: Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies
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Date: 28th March 2014
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Coal mining accident: Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies
Coal mining accident: Anxious friends and relatives wait at the pit-head while bodies of the victims who died when roof fell in are brought to the surface. A few men survived 24 days underground by eating carrots and oats they found in the pit pony stables. Courrieres Mines, Pas de Calais, France. From Le Petit Journal Paris March 1906
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1906 Accident Bodies Brought Calais Carrots Coal Days Died Eating Extractive Fell Found Friends Industries Journal March Mines Mining Oats Paris Petit Pony Roof Stables Surface Survived Underground Victims Wait Anxious Courrieres Pit Head Relatives
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant print captures the aftermath of a devastating coal mining accident in Courrieres Mines, France, in March 1906. As anxious friends and relatives gather at the pit-head, their faces etched with worry and grief, bodies of the victims are slowly brought to the surface. The tragedy unfolded when the roof unexpectedly collapsed deep underground, claiming numerous lives. Amidst this heart-wrenching scene, a glimmer of hope emerges as it is revealed that a few men miraculously survived for an astounding 24 days beneath the earth's surface. Desperate for sustenance, they resorted to eating carrots and oats they stumbled upon in the pit pony stables. Their resilience against unimaginable odds serves as a testament to human strength and determination. Le Petit Journal Paris documented this harrowing event through its lens, shedding light on both the dangers faced by those working in extractive industries like coal mining and the unwavering support exhibited by loved ones during times of crisis. As we reflect on this haunting image from over a century ago, let us remember not only those who tragically lost their lives but also those who defied fate itself. May their stories serve as a reminder of our collective responsibility to prioritize safety measures within hazardous work environments while cherishing every precious life affected by such calamities.
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