The Damage
Two rear cars of the special were destroyed; unfortunately, the passengers in them died on impact as well. There was a total of 15 deaths and 33 injuries. Paramedics had to turn the baggage room at the rain station into a makeshift emergency theatre.
Many people tried to he those injured as they waited for transport to the General Hospital. It was utter chaos. In contrast, the fit tried to assist the injured; the dead lay among the broken cars and splinters, waiting to be seen.