What are the top 5 mining disasters in Nova Scotia?

- 75 miners were killed in an underground explosion.

2. Westray Mine Disaster (1992)

- 26 miners were killed in a methane gas explosion.

3. Lingan Mine Disaster (1923)

- 61 miners were killed in an underground fire.

4. Dominion No. 12 Mine Disaster (1873)

- 51 miners were killed in a methane gas explosion.

5. Foord Pit Disaster (1894)

- 41 miners were killed in a methane gas explosion.