Angola Horror train wreck near Buffalo, New York
- When
- 1867
- Where
- Angola, New York
- Episodes
- 1
The Angola Horror was a catastrophic train wreck that occurred in Angola, New York, on December 18, 1867. The New York Express derailed just after 3 p.m., resulting in a fiery disaster that shocked the nation. While legacy records suggest this event influenced industrial developments, the provided sources do not explicitly link the wreck to specific inventions by John D. Rockefeller or George Westinghouse.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Wreck. The accident took place in Angola, New York, on Wednesday, December 18, 1867, shortly after 3 p.m. The event involved a fiery derailment. Historical records confirm the location and date, noting the severity of the incident which resulted in significant loss of life.
Sources
- Angola Horror Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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