1905
121 years ago
AccidentFranceSensitive Content
Gare Montparnasse overrun
Chemins de Fer de l'Ouest
Paris
July 25, 1905
Summary
An express train failed to stop and crashed through the buffers at Paris's Gare Montparnasse, falling into the street below.
Full Story
On July 25, 1905, the Granville–Paris express overran the terminal buffers at Gare Montparnasse. The locomotive and leading cars plunged thirty feet onto the street below, creating one of the most dramatic rail images ever captured. Improved braking systems and speed restrictions were later mandated, underscoring the need for fail-safe terminal protection on busy European main lines.
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This event contains sensitive content that may not be suitable for all audiences. This incident resulted in 1 fatalities.
Quick Facts
- Date
- July 25, 1905
- Event Type
- Accident
- Country
- France
- Years Ago
- 121
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