A school dinner lady died while protecting five children as coal slurry engulfed the school during the Aberfan disaster.
As the slurry spread through the school, she placed herself over the five children. Her actions shielded them from the disaster, but she did not survive.
The woman is remembered for sacrificing her life to protect the children in her care. The account describes her response as an act of extraordinary courage during the catastrophe.
No further details, including the woman’s name or the date of the incident, are provided in the available material.
