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At what time did the first survivors of the accident begin arriving at local hospitals?
At what time did the first survivors of the accident begin arriving at local hospitals?
10 am the day of the accident
What percentage of the town's population was lost in the disaster?
What percentage of the town's population was lost in the disaster?
Just under 3 percent
How many lives were lost in the disaster in total?
How many lives were lost in the disaster in total?
144
What was the main finding of the tribunal's investigation into the disaster?
What was the main finding of the tribunal's investigation into the disaster?
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What was the Aberfan MP's concern that prevented him from speaking out about the potential danger of the tip?
What was the Aberfan MP's concern that prevented him from speaking out about the potential danger of the tip?
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How many NCB employees were censured as a result of the tribunal's findings?
How many NCB employees were censured as a result of the tribunal's findings?
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What was built on the site of the school in 1974?
What was built on the site of the school in 1974?
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When did the Merthyr Vale Colliery finally close?
When did the Merthyr Vale Colliery finally close?
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What was the goal of the series of disaster videos mentioned at the end of the text?
What was the goal of the series of disaster videos mentioned at the end of the text?
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What was requested by viewers for some time, according to the text?
What was requested by viewers for some time, according to the text?
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