Historical Events tagged with "hamar"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Norwegian Train Collision in Åsta, Åmot

January 4th, 2000 25 years ago

A Norwegian passenger train departing from Trondheim collided with a local train coming from Hamar in Åsta, Åmot, resulting in 19 fatalities and 68 injuries. This tragic incident highlights the risks associated with railway operations. The collision occurred at a junction where signaling systems and operational protocols were under scrutiny following the event.

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