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Lima, OH Train Wreck, Aug 1897

Posted October 30th, 2007 by Stu Beitler

BAD RAILROAD WRECK

Toledo, O., Aug. 20 --- A special to the Commercial from Lima, O., says: A terrible smash up occurred here tonight about 10:30 o'clock at the junction of the Lima Northern and Lake Erie & Western railroads, in the eastern portion of the city.

A Lake Erie freight crashed into a Lima Nothern [sic] passenger train, carrying a large number of excursionists on their return from Toledo, the train being a special excursion given by a tea store of this city.

The Lake Erie engine was knocked off the track and badly demolished, and two coaches of the Lima Northern over turned, badly injuring a large number of Lima's prominent citizens. Relief trains are hurrying to the injured, all physicians being pressed into service.

Daily Enquirer Utah 1897-08-21
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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