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RAILROAD ACCIDENT, 1857. More than 60 people were killed in an accident on the bridge across the Des Jardines Canal near Burlington Heights, Canada, 12 March 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT, 1857. More than 60 people were killed in an accident on the bridge across the Des Jardines Canal near Burlington Heights, Canada, 12 March 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper
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1857 Accident Bridge Canada Canadian Canal Death Fall Passenger Train
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This haunting print captures the aftermath of a devastating railroad accident that occurred on March 12,1857, near Burlington Heights in Canada. The wood engraving, sourced from a contemporary American newspaper, depicts the tragic scene where more than 60 lives were lost on the bridge across the Des Jardines Canal. The image transports us back to a time when rail travel was still in its infancy and safety measures were far from adequate. In this middle of this picturesque Canadian landscape, tragedy struck as a train veered off course and plummeted into the canal below. The sheer magnitude of destruction is evident in every detail etched onto this engraving. The twisted metal tracks and shattered wooden beams serve as grim reminders of the chaos that unfolded on that fateful day. It is impossible not to feel an overwhelming sense of sadness for those who perished in such horrific circumstances. This print serves as a somber reminder of how far we have come in terms of transportation safety since that ill-fated incident over 160 years ago. It stands as a testament to human resilience and our ongoing commitment to learn from past mistakes. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, let us honor the memory of those who lost their lives by continuing to strive for safer modes of travel for future generations.
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