Historical Events tagged with "harrow"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Harrow and Wealdstone Rail Crash Fatalities
October 8th, 1952 72 years ago
The Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash involved a tragic chain reaction of collisions between multiple trains, killing 112 people and injuring many more. This disaster occurred early in the morning and was notably marked by the involvement of a passenger train and a freight train. The severe impact caused extensive damage and highlighted serious safety concerns in the railway system, leading to significant changes in regulations.
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