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Domestic News September 5, 1914

Scott County Kicker

Benton, Scott County, Missouri

What is this article about?

Four persons killed and three others probably fatally injured near Savoie, La., in a gasoline tank car explosion on the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico railroad, hours after a derailment.

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Four Men Killed by Blast.

Eunice, La.—Four persons were killed and three others probably fatally injured near Savoie, La., when gasoline in a tank car of the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico railroad exploded several hours after the car had been derailed in a wreck.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Railroad Explosion Train Derailment Savoie Louisiana Gasoline Tank Car

Where did it happen?

Savoie, La.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Savoie, La.

Outcome

four persons killed; three others probably fatally injured.

Event Details

Gasoline in a tank car of the New Orleans, Texas & Mexico railroad exploded several hours after the car had been derailed in a wreck near Savoie, La.

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