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1918 - November 1 - 102 die in a NYC BMT subway derailment at Malbone Street Brooklyn

The 1918 NYC BMT subway derailment at Malbone Street in Brooklyn was a tragic incident that occurred on November 1, 1918. A Brooklyn Rapid Transit (BRT) train, also known as the Brighton Beach Line, derailed in the Malbone Street Tunnel in Brooklyn. The train was operating at high speed and derailed on a sharp curve, causing several cars to overturn and collide with tunnel walls. The accident resulted in one of the deadliest subway disasters in New York City's history, with at least 93 people losing their lives and many more sustaining injuries. The tunnel and the subway cars suffered significant damage, and the incident led to increased safety measures and regulations for subway operations in the city. The exact cause of the derailment was attributed to excessive speed on the curved tracks and inadequate training of the motorman.

November 1, 1918

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