Accidents - Disasters - Fires - Floods - Tragedies
Aug. 08, 1953 - 10 Killed And 60 Injured In Train Crash At Manchester: Ten people were killed and more than 60 injured when two trains collided head-on yesterday on the Irk Valley Viaduct, about a mile from Victoria Station, Manchester, The engine and two coaches of a steam train and three coaches of an electric train were derailed. A steel coach of the electric train tore a 30-ft. gap in the wall of the viaduct and plaunged 80-ft into the river. It landed on its side and some passengers were thrown into the water. Many were trapped in the wreckage. Photo Shows: The scene of the crash showing the coach of the electric train which crashed from the viaduct into the river
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13166300
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46148055
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5550px x 4466px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Editorial Use Only - No Property or Model Releases. For any non-editorial use, please contact Mary Evans direct
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Keystone Pictures USA
