A devastating train collision near Lagny, France, on December 24, 1933, has left a trail of destruction and death in its wake. The disaster, one of the worst in rail history, claimed the lives of 180 travelers, with scores more injured. The victims, many of whom were students and their families, were on their way home from Paris for the holidays.
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- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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