The Tragedy of Virilla River (1926)
• January 1st, 1926 • 0h 1min
Documentary
Overview
A short actualité depicting the aftermath of an infamous accident in Costa Rica when an overcrowded train carrying mostly farmers and labourers derailed while crossing the Virilla River Canyon, killing at least 250.
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