Otłoczyn railway accident, Train wreck in Poland
The Otłoczyn railway accident is one of the deadliest train disasters in Polish history.
Occurring on August 19, 1980, it involved a collision between a passenger and a freight train.
The accident highlighted the issues within the Polish state railway company during the communist era.
There are no remaining structures; the site has been cleared.
The disaster led to widespread national discussion on railway safety.
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