1926 Voorschoten train crash
On 9 September 1926, a passenger train was derailed near Voorschoten, Netherlands due to defective track. Four people were killed and 30 were injured.
| 1926 Voorschoten train crash | |
|---|---|
The derailed train at Voorschoten. Inset: The two railway employees that were killed | |
Voorschoten, Netherlands | |
| Details | |
| Date | 9 September 1926 |
| Location | Voorschoten |
| Coordinates | 52°08′45″N 4°27′28″E |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Line | Amsterdam–Haarlem–Rotterdam railway |
| Operator | Nederlandse Spoorwegen |
| Service | Rotterdam Delftsche Poort - Amsterdam Centraal |
| Incident type | Derailment |
| Cause | Track defect |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 1 |
| Passengers | ~40 |
| Crew | 4 |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Injured | 10 (severe) |
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