Historical Events tagged with "Turenki"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Destructive train accident in Turenki

March 12th, 1940 85 years ago

A catastrophic train collision occurred in Turenki, Janakkala, resulting in 39 fatalities and 69 injuries. The crash involved a passenger train colliding with a freight train, highlighting serious issues related to railway safety and management. Eyewitnesses reported chaos and destruction as rescue operations were initiated. The incident sparked a debate regarding the existing railway protocols in Finland and led to reforms aimed at preventing similar tragedies in the future.

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