The Wild Wild Death
Discover the untold stories of the Wild West with The Wild Wild Death podcast. Dive into gripping tales of unusual deaths, historical tragedies, and the life-threatening dangers faced by pioneers in the 19th century. From bizarre medical mishaps to true crime, we talk about the dark side of frontier life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime fans seeking the wildest stories of the past.
The Wild Wild Death
The Crash at Crush
In this episode of The Wild Wild Death, we recount the spectacular disaster that was the 1896 “Crash at Crush.” What started as a publicity stunt involving two steam locomotives and a crowd of 40,000 eager onlookers quickly went off the rails—literally. With explosions, flying debris, and a photographer who paid for the perfect shot with his eye, this event was a PR nightmare. Tune in to hear how a day of planned destruction turned into an unplanned catastrophe.
If you'd like to know more about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out the links below:
- https://wacotrib.com/news/local/book-podcast-mark-train-smashing-crash-at-crush-anniversary/article_6f080ab0-a507-58e1-b9d0-96a9dacf05a6.html
- https://wacohistory.org/items/show/70
- https://www.texascooppower.com/texas-stories/history/the-deadly-crash-at-crush
- https://brutalsouth.substack.com/p/everyone-loves-a-good-train-wreck
KEYWORDS:
1896 Crash at Crush
Steam locomotive collision
Publicity stunt disaster
Train crash spectacle
Historical catastrophe
PR nightmare in Texas
Explosive train wreck
Railroad tragedy
Photographer injury at Crash at Crush
Planned train crash goes wrong
Texas train collision event
Crowd disaster in 1896
