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Summerland tragedy to be commemorated

Victims to be remembered on 43rd anniversary of tragedy

The 43rd anniversary of the Summerland tragedy will be remembered later on Tuesday.

Fifty people were killed, and many more injured or traumatised, when a huge fire broke out at the popular Douglas tourist attraction in 1973.

At 7.30pm there will be a simple commemoration of the men, women and children who lost their lives.

Organisers are meeting at the walkway across the road from the Summerland site, for an act of remembrance and one minute's silence.

A memorial concert will be held at the Peel Centenary Centre this Saturday night.

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