What the records say
- When
- 23 May 1984
- Kind
- Explosion
- Coordinates
- 53.98° N, 2.68° W
- Description
- 1984 explosion in Lancashire, England
- Deaths
- 16
Abbeystead disaster
1984 explosion in Lancashire, England
The Abbeystead disaster occurred on the evening of 23 May 1984 when a methane gas explosion destroyed a waterworks' valve house at Abbeystead, Lancashire, England, killing 16 people. A group of 44 visitors were inside the underground building at the time, attending a public presentation by North West Water Authority (NWWA) to demonstrate the operations of the station.
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