Engineering Tragedy: The Ashtabula Train Disaster
Ninety-seven people died when 'The Pacific Express #5' fell 70 feet into a river gorge after a bridge collapsed during a blizzard in Ashtabula, Ohio.
“On December 29, 1876 during a raging blizzard, the Ashtabula train disaster and bridge collapse was the worst train disaster of the 19th century, claiming the lives of 97 people.”
Synopsis
Ninety-seven people died when 'The Pacific Express #5' fell 70 feet into a river gorge after a bridge collapsed during a blizzard in Ashtabula, Ohio.
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Synopsis
On December 29, 1876, a bridge collapse in Ashtabula, Ohio, caused the deadliest train accident of the 19th century. The Pacific Express #5 fell 70 feet into a river gorge during a blizzard, killing 97 people. The documentary details the disaster and its aftermath, including the unsolved murder of chief engineer Charles Collins and the suicide of railroad president Amasa Stone, who designed the bridge.
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Why Watch
- See the details of the 1876 Ashtabula train disaster
- Meet the victims and their stories
- Find out about the unsolved murder of Charles Collins
Did You Know
- The Ashtabula train disaster killed 97 people on December 29, 1876.
- The bridge had been in service for over a decade before its collapse.
- The train 'The Pacific Express #5' fell 70 feet into a river gorge.
- The disaster occurred during a blizzard, complicating rescue efforts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the Ashtabula train disaster?
The Ashtabula train disaster was caused by the collapse of a bridge during a blizzard.
How many people died in the Ashtabula train disaster?
The disaster resulted in the deaths of 97 people.
When did the Ashtabula train disaster occur?
The Ashtabula train disaster occurred on December 29, 1876.
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