Historical Events tagged with "canoe river"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Canoe River Train Crash Claims 21 Lives
November 21st, 1950 74 years ago
Two Canadian National Railway trains collided in northeastern British Columbia, resulting in a devastating crash at the Canoe River. The incident led to the death of 21 people, including 17 Canadian soldiers who were on their way to join the Korean War. The crash occurred under tragic circumstances, highlighting the risks of railway travel during this period, especially with military personnel in transit.
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