Brandsen rail disaster
The Brandsen rail disaster occurred on March 8, 1981 in Brandsen, Argentina when a passenger train carrying 803 passengers collided head-on with a freight train, killing 34 and injuring another 74. The train crash was caused by points failure.
| Brandsen rail disaster | |
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| Details | |
| Date | March 8, 1981 04:30 |
| Location | Brandsen |
| Country | Argentina |
| Line | Buenos Aires to Mar Del Plata |
| Operator | Ferrocarril General Roca |
| Incident type | Head-on collision |
| Cause | Points failure |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Passengers | 803 |
| Deaths | 34 |
| Injured | 74 |
External links
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