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September 5, 1899
New York Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
On Sept. 4 in Lynbrook, Long Island, the Long Beach train's locomotive derailed while switching cars, pulling passenger coaches off the rails. No one was hurt, but passengers were severely shaken; the train was delayed one hour.
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LONG BEACH PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP.
Lynbrook, Long Island, Sept. 4. The Long Beach train due here about 8 o'clock this morning dropped off several cars to proceed on the 8:18 train. While the locomotive was going off the Y it ran off the track, and before it stopped several passenger coaches were also off the rails. The train stopped almost immediately and nobody was hurt, although the passengers received a severe shaking up as the wheels bounded over the ties and were badly scared. The train was delayed about one hour, and then proceeded.
Lynbrook, Long Island, Sept. 4. The Long Beach train due here about 8 o'clock this morning dropped off several cars to proceed on the 8:18 train. While the locomotive was going off the Y it ran off the track, and before it stopped several passenger coaches were also off the rails. The train stopped almost immediately and nobody was hurt, although the passengers received a severe shaking up as the wheels bounded over the ties and were badly scared. The train was delayed about one hour, and then proceeded.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Train Derailment
Long Beach Train
Passengers Shaken
Rail Accident
Where did it happen?
Lynbrook, Long Island
Story Details
Location
Lynbrook, Long Island
Event Date
Sept. 4
Story Details
The Long Beach train dropped off cars and while the locomotive was going off the Y, it ran off the track, causing several passenger coaches to derail. The train stopped immediately with no injuries, but passengers were shaken up and scared. The train was delayed about one hour.