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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1944
Page
3
The Santa Fe Railroad Chief train derailed near Flagstaff Arizona on July 4 killing four and injuring more than 30. The train carried 188 passengers including promi destacan passengers as the emergency response crews worked at the scene.
A steam locomotive derailed while rounding a curve on the double tracked main line, halting traffic near a 15 mile straightaway. Railroad officials credited modern procedures or equipment for facilitating the incident response and investigation.
A blast killed three and wounded several in a steel equipment incident. J. S. McLeod of New York City, head of MGM film exchanges, was identified among the deceased. Others cited as killed include Edwards of Winslow, Arte HOH Helper of Los Angeles, and Mrs Ann Bradys of Hammond Indiana. Fifty-two more soldiers, including officers, arrived wounded at Newton D Baker General Hospital near Martinsburg, West Virginia.
A contingent arrived today by hospital train from the east coast port of entry and was processed at an evacuation hospital. No further details were provided about the group or destination.
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