French Railway Crash Kills 34
A French railway disaster leaves 34 dead and many injured. Officials report initial investigations underway as rescue teams search wreckage and authorities confirm toll and potential causes.
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1949
Page
2
A French railway disaster leaves 34 dead and many injured. Officials report initial investigations underway as rescue teams search wreckage and authorities confirm toll and potential causes.
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