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1950 CTA Streetcar Crash: Tragic Event in Chicago History

By On Location with Jerri and Matt / August 30, 2024May 14, 2026

On May 25, 1950, a tragic event known as the 1950 CTA Streetcar Crash, or the Green Hornet Streetcar Disaster, occurred in Chicago, Illinois. A Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) streetcar collided with a gasoline truck at the intersection of 63rd and State Streets, resulting in a devastating explosion. The crash claimed the lives of 34…

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