• Circus Tragedy: The Hammond Train Disast

  • By: Dzul qarnain
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Circus Tragedy: The Hammond Train Disast

By: Dzul qarnain
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  • On June 22, 1918, a great tragedy struck the circus world when the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus train was hit by a freight train in Hammond, Indiana. The accident killed 86 people, mostly circus performers and workers, after the last two cars caught fire. The victims were buried at Showman's Rest, a section of Woodlawn Cemetery in Illinois dedicated to circus entertainers. The tragedy is still remembered as one of the deadliest train accidents in American history.
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  • Hammond Circus Train Wreck Story

    Hammond Circus Train Wreck Story
    Nov 16 2024
    In this episode, we dive into the tragic story behind the circus train crash that killed 86 people in 1918. The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus was traveling when a freight train crashed into their carriage, causing a massive fire that claimed the lives of the circus performers. This episode chronicles the struggles of the victims, the heroic rescue efforts, and the aftermath of this tragedy, including the funerals of the victims at *Showman's Rest*. This is a story of loss, courage, and a tribute to the circus performers.
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    3 mins

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