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March 9, 2018

State & Union: Devastating tank car blasts kill 15 in Olean’s greatest disaster

The most devastating — and deadly — accident in Olean’s history occurred 115 years ago today, when railroad tank car blasts killed 15 people and injured more than 30.

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