Railway Accident - Leonard, Ontario
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N 45° 25.323 W 075° 21.131
18T E 472447 N 5029896
This railway accident took place on 21 August 1964 in Leonard, Ontario.
Waymark Code: WMDCAN
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/23/2011
Views: 41
"The morning express to Montreal (No. 232) was struck behind the engine by a northbound [gravel] truck at the crossing in Leonard and the coaches and heavyweight parlour cars derailed. At least one 2200-class coach (no 2294) rolled on to its side and skidded several hundred feet before coming to a stop (end-on) against large trees, the only thing that protected an occupied CPR house. As this coach bounced along the roadbed, passengers were ejected through the shattered windows and crushed or severely injured. The number killed was 8 immediate, possibly more afterwards."
Reference:http://www.railways.incanada.net/circle/Wrecks.html#Leonard
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