Trains collide in California; two killed, hundreds hurt

Wednesday, April 24, 2002

PLACENTIA, Calif. -- A freight train plowed head-on into a Southern California commuter train during the morning rush hour Tuesday, hurling people out of their seats. Two people were killed and at least 260 people were injured, many of them left dazed and bloodied.

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