Episode 2 of 2
Casualties and Impact
- When
- 8 May 1842
- Where
- Cutting between Meudon and Bellevue stations
The disaster caused significant deaths and led to changes in railway safety practices.
Between 52 and 200 people died, including explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville. The accident led to the abandonment of locking passengers in carriages and recommendations for axle testing.
Sources
- Versailles rail accident Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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