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Memorial service marks 50th anniversary of deadly Illinois Central train crash

On the morning of Oct. 30, 1972, one Illinois Central train overshot the 27th Street station and reversed. The train behind it was not able to stop in time. Forty-five people died and 350 were injured.
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