'My great-grandad saved your life' - Aberfan survivor left stunned on school visit
Summary
A survivor of the 1966 Aberfan disaster, Gareth Jones, met the great-grandson of the school caretaker who saved his life during the tragedy. The caretaker’s heroic actions are being remembered as local schools prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of the incident that killed 116 children and 28 adults.Key Facts
- On October 21, 1966, a spoil tip collapsed on Pantglas Junior School in Aberfan, Wales.
- The collapse sent tons of waste material through the school building and nearby houses.
- The disaster killed 116 children and 28 adults.
- Gareth Jones was one of the children rescued by the school caretaker, Stephen Andrew.
- Stephen Andrew pulled Gareth to safety through a broken classroom window.
- Stephen Andrew’s two sons died in the disaster.
- Gareth recently met Noah, Stephen Andrew’s great-grandson, during a school visit.
- The visit helped local children understand the event’s impact and connect personally with the history.
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