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Tragic 1907 trolley crash shocks Elyria
Eight passengers lost legs or suffered severe injuries when a trolley front bumper collided with a rear car causing cars to telescope and a deadly wreck in Elyria. Motorman Fronendiener faced manslaughter charges later dropped. The disaster spurred hospital expansion and memorials, including the founding of Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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