Marshalls Creek Explosion, June 26, 1964

Marshalls Creek Explosion, June 26, 1964 is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Monroe County, dedicated 2023.

Monroe County · dedicated 2023 · 5181 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA

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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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Marshalls Creek Explosion, June 26, 1964

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