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Westray

On May 9, 1992, a devastating mine explosion in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, claimed 26 lives, sparking a quest for answers about the fate of the miners and the catastrophic events that unfolded.

The Westray mine in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, exploded on May 9, 1992, killing all 26 men working underground in an instant, with some believing they were doomed from the start.

Info about Westray

Studio(s): ONF | NFB

Originally Released: United States, Sep 14, 2001

Production Country: Canada

Genres:Documentary