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April 28, 1902
Waterbury Democrat
Waterbury, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A Sunday excursion train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad collided with a freight train at Wallen near Fort Wayne, Indiana, on April 28, overturning two coaches and injuring over 30 passengers, mostly with minor injuries but some serious.
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SUNDAY EXCURSION TRAIN Collided With a Freight and Many Persons Injured.
Fort Wayne, Ind., April 28.—A Sunday excursion train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad collided with a freight train at Wallen, near here, late last night. Two coaches were overturned and more than thirty passengers were injured. A relief train sent out with several physicians brought the injured to Fort Wayne early this morning.
The greater number of those injured received scratches, bruises and cuts. The most seriously hurt are:
John Hedges, hurt about back and arms.
F. P. Wiltzer, seriously injured about head.
Miss Norma Allen, both arms broken.
Herman Durnell, hurt about the head and arms, condition critical.
All of the injured were residents of this city.
Fort Wayne, Ind., April 28.—A Sunday excursion train on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad collided with a freight train at Wallen, near here, late last night. Two coaches were overturned and more than thirty passengers were injured. A relief train sent out with several physicians brought the injured to Fort Wayne early this morning.
The greater number of those injured received scratches, bruises and cuts. The most seriously hurt are:
John Hedges, hurt about back and arms.
F. P. Wiltzer, seriously injured about head.
Miss Norma Allen, both arms broken.
Herman Durnell, hurt about the head and arms, condition critical.
All of the injured were residents of this city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Train Collision
Excursion Train
Freight Train
Injured Passengers
Wallen Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
John Hedges
F. P. Wiltzer
Miss Norma Allen
Herman Durnell
Where did it happen?
Wallen, Near Fort Wayne, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
John Hedges
F. P. Wiltzer
Miss Norma Allen
Herman Durnell
Location
Wallen, Near Fort Wayne, Ind.
Event Date
April 28
Story Details
Sunday excursion train collided with freight train at Wallen, overturning two coaches and injuring over thirty passengers, with most having minor injuries but four seriously hurt; relief train brought them to Fort Wayne.