On This Day: June 27 1988 – Gare de Lyon Rail Accident Kills 56 in Paris

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On This Day: June 27 1988 – Gare de Lyon Rail Accident Kills 56 in Paris.

On this day June 27 1988, a deadly train collision occurred at the Gare de Lyon railway station in Paris, France. A packed commuter train crashed into a stationary train, killing 56 people and injuring more than 60 others. It remains one of the worst rail disasters in French history.

The accident was caused by a combination of human error and mechanical failure. An improperly handled emergency braking situation and lack of clear communication led the speeding train to enter the station too...
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