Historical Events tagged with "rio virilla"
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Accidents & Tragedies
El Virilla Train Accident in Costa Rica
March 14th, 1926 99 years ago
A catastrophic train accident occurred when a passenger train fell from a bridge over the Río Virilla between Heredia and Tibás. The tragic incident resulted in the deaths of 248 individuals and left another 93 injured. Factors contributing to the accident included structural failure and poor rail conditions, with many passengers being locals. The high casualty rate and the circumstances surrounding the collapse became a significant topic of discussion in Costa Rica during that period.
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