June 20, 1938, will be etched in the memories of Custer Creek residents as the day a devastating train crash claimed the lives of nearly 40 people. The Milwaukee Railroads’ Olympian train, which had been on its way to MILES CITY, MONTANA, plunged through a flood-weakened bridge early yesterday, sending passengers tumbling to their deaths. Rescue efforts were hampered by heavy silt pouring into the submerged tourist sleeper, where many bodies remained trapped.
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Key Facts
- State: Montana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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