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Witnesses recount Astabula bridge wreck and fire
The testimony details the Astabula disaster with wrecked cars, burning embers, and rescue efforts. Witnesses describe flames at multiple points, people stranded, and the onlookers aiding evacuees while firefighters and officials coordinate. The account preserves names and locations tied to the catastrophe.
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Beck
Nell
Jory
Tesday
Robert McIntyre
Franklin TH
Therrabours
Telezrmpa
Mr. Ci
Porter
Ste
Ani
Abutmes
Mr. Reed
Saperin
Expres
Tikken
Cleveland
Henry A. White
Hulfaluer
Indy
Jena Waii
Hazelton
Charlee Lyne
T. Hale
Charlestown
Oma
Steen
Thong Shoud
Locom
Ieee
Tran
Posse
Reonge
Wolock
Mr. Sherman
Ferns
Ami
Reed
Bey
Aken
Fenton
Jamnes L. Porter
Ashtabula
Culver House
Nowident
Wurmil
A. Muolling
Tidon
Water Department
Lake Road
Tilden
Cas Erie
Lake Erie
Erie
Ward Emi
Lea Tim
Rxarsine
Theo
Amphray
Snower
Uist
Perageiae
Demmahe
Nuil
Thad
Coe J