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Deadliest Metro Accidents Around The World Since 1975

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At least 15 people were killed and dozens injured on May 3rd when an elevated metro line collapsed in Mexico City.

Here are some of the worst accidents on metros over the past four decades:

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July 15, 2014 - RUSSIA

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At least 22 people die and more than 200 are injured after a train derails on Moscow's packed metro during the rush hour.

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June 22, 2009 - UNITED STATES

A head-on collision between two subway trains in Washington leaves nine people dead and more than 70 injured.

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July 3, 2006 - SPAIN

In the eastern city of Valencia, a metro train traveling at twice the speed limit of 40 kilometers (25 miles) an hour derails, leaving 43 dead and 39 injured.

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February 18, 2003 - SOUTH KOREA

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A fire started by a man trying to commit suicide destroys two metro trains, killing 198 and injuring 147 in Daegu, in the southeast.

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October 28, 1995 - AZERBAIJAN

292 people die and 168 are injured when a fire breaks out on the Baku metro when a train is between two stations.

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November 18, 1987 - BRITAIN

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A fire on a wooden escalator in London's King's Cross underground station kills 31 and injures 150.

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February 4, 1977 - UNITED STATES

In Chicago, an elevated railway train topples on to the street below after being hit by another train. Eleven are killed and more than 200 injured.

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October 20, 1975 - MEXICO

In Mexico City, two metro trains ram into each other leaving 23 dead and 55 injured.
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Deadliest Metro Accidents Around The World Since 1975

Image via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

July 15, 2014 - RUSSIA

June 22, 2009 - UNITED STATES

July 3, 2006 - SPAIN

February 18, 2003 - SOUTH KOREA

October 28, 1995 - AZERBAIJAN

November 18, 1987 - BRITAIN

February 4, 1977 - UNITED STATES

October 20, 1975 - MEXICO

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