Colliery Explosion

Memorial Glencoe Mining disaster On 13 February 1908 a blown-out shot initiated a methane explosion, resulting in a coal dust ignition which ripped through the Glencoe Colliery the following day. In the interval between the 2 explosions personnel from the mine and from neighbouring mines, as well as the Inspector of Mines, Mr William Muir, made various rescue attempts. The first party could still hear the sound of escaping gas as they went underground and brought out several injured people.  … Read More