Wreckage from Super Chief train and mail train collision in New Mexico

Wreckage from Super Chief train and mail train collision in New Mexico

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Journalism, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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A train crash occurred south of Springer, New Mexico, due to a switching error, causing the Santa Fe chief to collide with a parked mail train. The crash resulted in 20 fatalities, all railway employees, and 35 injuries. Rescue efforts continued for over 15 hours, with six of the chief's 13 cars derailed. The incident was attributed to human error.

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