Marshalls Creek Explosion, June 26, 1964
On June 26, 1964, a burning tractor trailer exploded here, killing six people, including three Marshalls Creek fire-fighters, and injuring thirteen others. It was later determined that the trailer contained explosives but had no identifying placards. The incident helped lead to the creation of the 1974 U.S. Transportation Safety Act, setting stricter federal regulations on the transport of hazardous materials.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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