AC Speakers Series - Almonte Train Wreck

While stopped at the Almonte train station, a passenger train, known as the Pembroke Local, was struck by a “Troop Train” carrying soldiers. The accident killed 36 people and injured more than 200 more, many of them from Ottawa Valley communities. An inquest into the accident determined there were many factors that contributed to the crash, including poor visibility as a result of a snow and sleet storm. Learn more about this important piece of local history through a partnership with the North Lanark Museum. The presentation will include pictures and video from survivors of the crash as they tell their story of that fateful night. Please visit our website https://www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke/waterfront-events/ for more such amazing events, series and webinars. Help us caption & translate this video! https://amara.org/v/iF4L/ This video was produced before the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic. It reflects a campus life that is currently altered to ensure the health and safety of our students and employees. We are currently following all protocols as outlined by our public health authorities.