Dugald rail accident
The Dugald rail accident was a head-on collision between two Canadian National passenger trains on September 1, 1947, in Dugald, Manitoba, Canada, resulting in the deaths of 31 people.
| Dugald Rail Disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | September 1, 1947 9:44 p.m. |
| Location | Dugald, Manitoba |
| Country | Canada |
| Line | Transcontinental mainline |
| Operator | Canadian National Railways |
| Incident type | Head-on collision |
| Cause | Disregard of train orders |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 31 |
| Injured | 85 |
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