Brook House Colliery Disaster 19 JUNE 1958?

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Does anyone have any info of this my father was killed.The roof fell in on him,I dont have anymore information.the colliery was in SWALLOWNEST,ROTHER-VALLEY,SOUTH YORKSHIRE.Any newspaper articles etc will be of importance.
Thank you

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Beighton's "sheer hell" remembered
The bravery of dozens of local miners involved in a pit accident 46 years ago will be formally recognised for the first time on October 23.
The accident at Brookhouse Colliery in Beighton in 1958 became known as the 'Overwind' incident. It happened when a new electrical winding system on the miners' shaft cage broke, causing it to fall.
Miner William Wild said at the time: "It was sheer hell down there. The cage was a mass of bodies thrown against each other and the pit bottom was full of moans and groans."
There were no fatalities but miners involved said it would have been much worse had it not been for their colleagues, who carried the injured a mile to safety.
"He suffered leg injuries and had to have his leg amputated."
Lorraine Henery, daughter of miner Arthur Davison
Now locals and visitors can learn about this part of local history at Beighton's new Time Works sculpture (opposite the entrance to Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre) at the commemorative bench and plaque.
Catherine Mailhac, cultural development worker, said: "Residents and families of those involved in the accident have long wanted something to mark an incident which changed many of their lives forever."
"The ceremony is bound to be a mix of pride and sadness for the families, but we're pleased to be playing a part in ensuring the bravery of the miners on that day is enshrined in Beighton's history forever."
Lorraine Henery, daughter of miner Arthur Davison, said: "My father was in the cage when it crashed to the ground.
"He suffered leg injuries and had to have his leg amputated. I'm one of 11 children, so as you can imagine, the accident had a lifetime of consequences for my family. We do appreciate it being remembered in this way."
Marilyn Stojak, daughter of miner Arnold Clarke, said: "My father ended up with a crushed pelvis and no hip joint on one side.
"He couldn't go back down the pit as he couldn't bend, so worked as a gateman for the National Coal Board for the rest of his life.
"When I was a little girl I had a bit of a limp because I used to go walking with him and copied his walk!"