Photograph - Westander accident Bindango 6 Nov 1987
Production date
07 Nov 1987
Country
Australia
State/Province
Queensland
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Description
Colour photograph close-up of tangled wreckage.
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PHOTOGRAPHS Objects rail transport
TRANSPORT Railways
TRANSPORT Railways
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Production date
07 Nov 1987
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Measurements
L 126 X W 89 mm
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THIS PAPER \ MANUFACTURED \ BY KODAK
History and use
Image of the Westlander accident at Bindango 6 Nov 1987.
On the 6 November 1987, the points at Bindango on the Western Line were tampered with resulting in the derailment and subsequent fire on the Westlander air-conditioned train. At least one passenger was killed and several others were injured.
On the 6 November 1987, the points at Bindango on the Western Line were tampered with resulting in the derailment and subsequent fire on the Westlander air-conditioned train. At least one passenger was killed and several others were injured.
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R6771
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