Historical Events tagged with " casualties"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Allegheny Arsenal Explosion in Pennsylvania

September 17th, 1862 162 years ago

In Pittsburgh's Lawrenceville, an explosion at the Allegheny Arsenal occurred during the American Civil War, killing at least 78 people and injuring many more. The detonation happened in the morning hours as workers were handling munitions, sparking a massive fire and subsequent explosions that could be heard for miles. This incident was the largest civilian disaster related to the war, drawing attention to the dangers of munitions manufacturing during this tumultuous period.

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