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February 3, 1947
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Garland, Pa., on Feb. 2, eight cars of the Pennsylvania Flyer train derailed while heading from Erie to Philadelphia. The engineer died, the fireman was badly scalded, but no passengers were hurt. Only the last two cars stayed upright.
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ENGINEER DIES
IN TRAIN CRASH
Pennsylvania Flyer Derailed At Garland; No Passengers Injured
GARLAND, Pa., Feb. 2-(P) Eight cars of an eastbound Pennsylvania railroad flyer derailed in this northern Pennsylvania town tonight. Extent of the damage was not immediately known. The train was enroute from Erie, Pa., to Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania spokesman said the engineer of the train had been killed and the fireman badly scalded. No passengers were injured, he added.
The railroad did not disclose the identity of the dead engineer. George Daum, the railroad's ticket agent at Warren, Pa., said only the last two cars of the train remained upright.
IN TRAIN CRASH
Pennsylvania Flyer Derailed At Garland; No Passengers Injured
GARLAND, Pa., Feb. 2-(P) Eight cars of an eastbound Pennsylvania railroad flyer derailed in this northern Pennsylvania town tonight. Extent of the damage was not immediately known. The train was enroute from Erie, Pa., to Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, a Pennsylvania spokesman said the engineer of the train had been killed and the fireman badly scalded. No passengers were injured, he added.
The railroad did not disclose the identity of the dead engineer. George Daum, the railroad's ticket agent at Warren, Pa., said only the last two cars of the train remained upright.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Train Derailment
Engineer Killed
Fireman Scalded
Pennsylvania Railroad
Garland Pa
What entities or persons were involved?
George Daum
Where did it happen?
Garland, Pa.; Northern Pennsylvania; Erie, Pa.; Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
George Daum
Location
Garland, Pa.; Northern Pennsylvania; Erie, Pa.; Philadelphia
Event Date
Feb. 2
Story Details
Eight cars of the eastbound Pennsylvania railroad flyer derailed in Garland, Pa. The engineer was killed, the fireman badly scalded, and no passengers were injured. The train was en route from Erie, Pa., to Philadelphia. Only the last two cars remained upright.