Historical Events tagged with "king county"
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Natural Disasters
Avalanche Buries Great Northern Railway Train
March 1st, 1910 115 years ago
A catastrophic avalanche occurred in northeastern King County, Washington, killing 96 people when it buried a Great Northern Railway train. The train was operating on the railroad known for its challenging mountain terrain, making it vulnerable to weather-related disasters. Heavy snowfall created unstable conditions in the region, and on that fateful day, a massive slide struck while the train was traveling through the area, leading to devastating consequences.
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