Coatbridge & Bellshill MP Frank McNally addresses Auchengeich mining disaster anniversary service

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Coatbridge & Bellshill MP Frank McNally addressed a gathering of former miners, trade unionists, local schools, religious leaders and residents of the community at the mining memorial at Auchengeich Miners’ Welfare Club.The event at the Moodiesburn site marked the 65th anniversary of the Auchengeich mining disaster, which tragically claimed the lives of 47 men.A memorial service is held by Auchengeich Miners Memorial Committee each September to commemorate the victims.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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