One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein station, Johannesburg, when an explosives train, carrying between 56 and 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing heat, was struck by a shunting train.
Historical Account.
First-hand Account.
Tags: 1896 Dynamite Explosion Braamfontein Johannesburg Maraisburg
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One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein station, Johannesburg, when an explosives train, carrying between 56 and 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing heat, was struck by a shunting train.
Historical Account.
First-hand Account.
Tags: 1896 Dynamite Explosion Braamfontein Johannesburg Maraisburg
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One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein station, Johannesburg, when an explosives train, carrying between 56 and 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing heat, was struck by a shunting train.
Historical Account.
First-hand Account.
Tags: 1896 Dynamite Explosion Braamfontein Johannesburg Maraisburg
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One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein station, Johannesburg, when an explosives train, carrying between 56 and 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing heat, was struck by a shunting train.
Historical Account.
First-hand Account.
Tags: 1896 Dynamite Explosion Braamfontein Johannesburg Maraisburg
© All Rights Reserved
One of the worst explosions in the history of South Africa occurred at Braamfontein station, Johannesburg, when an explosives train, carrying between 56 and 60 tons of dynamite, which had been standing for 3½ days in searing heat, was struck by a shunting train.
Historical Account.
First-hand Account.
Tags: 1896 Dynamite Explosion Braamfontein Johannesburg Maraisburg
© All Rights Reserved