Bluefield, WV – In a devastating turn of events, the death toll from the catastrophic train wreck at Delorme, 91 miles west of Bluefield, has skyrocketed to six, with two more victims succumbing to their injuries. O. H. Hughes, the agent at Delorme, who was en route to the Miners Hospital at Welch, died shortly after suffering severe head injuries. His mangled remains were transported back to Bluefield, where they were taken to the local undertaker’s parlor.
Fireman Don Roland, the last of the victims to perish, met his untimely demise at the Miners Hospital in Welch at 1:00 am this morning. Efforts to transfer him to the Bluefield Sanitarium were thwarted by the advice of Dr. Hatfield, who deemed it futile. The cause of the disaster remains unclear, but one thing is certain: the Bluefield community is reeling in the aftermath of this tragic event.
The train, carrying President Johnson’s special entourage, was headed towards Bluefield when it derailed, sending shockwaves throughout the region. The initial death toll was an alarming four, but as the survivors struggled to come to terms with their ordeal, the grim reality of the situation became all too apparent.
The community is still coming to terms with the full extent of the tragedy. The Bluefield Evening Leader will provide further updates as more information becomes available.
As the investigation into the cause of the disaster continues, one thing is clear: the train wreck at Delorme will be etched in the memories of the Bluefield community for generations to come.
The Bluefield Evening Leader will provide further updates on this developing story.
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Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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