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Derailment in Angola
- When
- 1867-12-18
- Where
- Angola, New York
The New York Express derailed in Angola, New York, on December 18, 1867, causing a fiery disaster that shocked the nation.
The train left Cleveland at 6:40 a.m. and was due in Buffalo at 1:30 p.m. The wreck occurred in Angola, New York, just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 1867. The incident is recorded as a significant event that transformed American railroads.
Sources
- Angola Horror Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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