Courrières mine disaster, Mining disaster in France
The Courrières mine disaster is known as the worst mining disaster in European history.
In 1906, a coal dust explosion in the Courrières mines resulted in the tragic death of over 1,000 miners.
The catastrophe deeply affected the mining communities and led to significant changes in safety regulations.
The site of the disaster is located near the towns of Lens and Lille in the Pas-de-Calais region.
Some trapped miners survived for up to 20 days underground after the explosion, which became known as the 'Afterdamp' survivors.
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