Siltix Mine Disaster

Beckley Post Herald and The Raleigh Register
July 24, 1966

7 Die In Siltix Mine Explosion
Two Injured, 39 Escape Unharmed

A thunderous explosion ripped through the Siltix Mine of the New River Co. near Mount Hope at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, killing seven workers and injuring two. Click here to read more.

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