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Alexander Kielland 1980 disaster families hope for fresh inquiry

2023-11-22 15:16
Families hope a meeting in parliament will put pressure on authorities over the 1980 rig capsizing.
Alexander Kielland 1980 disaster families hope for fresh inquiry

Families of men who died when part of an oil rig capsized hope UK authorities can be persuaded to help open a fresh inquiry into the disaster.

The Alexander Kielland's accommodation platform capsized in 1980, off Norway, killing 123 men.

Relatives, some from Cumbria, will meet in parliament...