Coal Mine Explosion

Clip: 361127_1_1

Year Shot: 1948 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1535

Original Film: 021-139-03

HD: N/A

Location: COURRIERES, FRANCE

Timecode: 00:28:25 - 00:29:09

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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.