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February 24, 2012   9 notes
fuckyeahwrecks: This Day In Wrecks 1882:  An Atlantic Express train is hit by the Tarrytown Special, a Hudson River Railroad train, near Spuyten Duyvil.  At least ten people die, including Senator Webster Wagner.  Many bystanders try to put out the fire with snow.  (pictured)1982:  Air Florida Flight 90 crashes into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River in D.C., killing 4 motorists and all but 5 people on the plane. The pilots failed to follow proper deicing procedures in snowy conditions.1982:  Half an hour later, the Orange Line on the Washington Metro train derails, killing 3 and injuring 25.  The emergency response is slowed as personnel are already dealing with the crash of Flight 90.

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This Day In Wrecks

1882:  An Atlantic Express train is hit by the Tarrytown Special, a Hudson River Railroad train, near Spuyten Duyvil.  At least ten people die, including Senator Webster Wagner.  Many bystanders try to put out the fire with snow.  (pictured)

1982:  Air Florida Flight 90 crashes into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River in D.C., killing 4 motorists and all but 5 people on the plane. The pilots failed to follow proper deicing procedures in snowy conditions.

1982:  Half an hour later, the Orange Line on the Washington Metro train derails, killing 3 and injuring 25.  The emergency response is slowed as personnel are already dealing with the crash of Flight 90.

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