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Wales Community Devastated by Fatal Industrial Accident
9 Apr
Summary
- A construction project offered hope to a Welsh town.
- A disastrous explosion and collapse led to many deaths.
- Sarah Lancashire stars as a politician's wife holding the town together.

A harrowing four-part drama, 'The Accident,' set in the fictional Welsh community of Glyngolau, is available for viewers seeking compelling crime fiction. The series, created by Jack Thorne, originally aired in 2019 and focuses on the devastating consequences of a major industrial accident.
A large construction project had brought hope to the town, but an explosion and subsequent collapse resulted in numerous fatalities. Sarah Lancashire portrays Polly, the wife of the politician who championed the project, as she grapples with the grief and anger that tears the community apart.
Viewers have described the series as 'extremely harrowing' and 'great TV,' praising its realistic portrayal and powerful performances. The Guardian and The Independent both awarded the drama four stars, commending its skillful storytelling and its depiction of how disaster's effects ripple through lives.