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"Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France: A haunting reminder of the devastating rail accident that occurred at Gare Montparnasse in 1895

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Pierre-des-Corps: a car falls in the port of Saint

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Pierre-des-Corps: a car falls in the port of Saint Pierre des Corps, 1912
LUX4797741 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint-Pierre-des-Corps: a car falls in the port of Saint Pierre des Corps, 1912; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageAccident Collection: Duties towards oneself: the soul. Initiative - Presence of spirit

Duties towards oneself: the soul. Initiative - Presence of spirit. A yellow boy suffocates the flames of his little
DUV4212638 Duties towards oneself: the soul. Initiative - Presence of spirit. A yellow boy suffocates the flames of his little brother's clothes and spreads the fire with a blanket

Background imageAccident Collection: The ro-ro. The ro-ro carries three barrels of wine when it is interrupted by death

The ro-ro. The ro-ro carries three barrels of wine when it is interrupted by death
FLO4675734 The ro-ro. The ro-ro carries three barrels of wine when it is interrupted by death. A horse collapses on the ground, when Death wield a wheel from the cart

Background imageAccident Collection: Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband

Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted
FLO4607673 Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted through the thicket while hunting. Greek myth

Background imageAccident Collection: A ship hitting rocks, 1850

A ship hitting rocks, 1850
3478498 A ship hitting rocks, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a scene aboard a ship that has just crashed into rocks. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAccident Collection: The German ship SMS Grosser Kurfurst, 1850

The German ship SMS Grosser Kurfurst, 1850
3478519 The German ship SMS Grosser Kurfurst, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the German ship SMS Grosser Kurfurst sinking after colliding with the Konig Wilhelm)

Background imageAccident Collection: Hapless Londoners riding in the Epping Hunt, Easter Monday. Dandies and fops came down from London

Hapless Londoners riding in the Epping Hunt, Easter Monday. Dandies and fops came down from London
FLO4619105 Hapless Londoners riding in the Epping Hunt, Easter Monday. Dandies and fops came down from London and rode on horses and in carriages chasing a single stag

Background imageAccident Collection: A balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love

A balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love
3732774 A balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a balloonist leaping to his death in order to save his love)

Background imageAccident Collection: Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident

Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident
3732770 Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Sophie Blanchard's fatal ballooning accident)

Background imageAccident Collection: Grisou in a coal mine - chromo., deb. 20th century

Grisou in a coal mine - chromo., deb. 20th century
LSE4093802 Grisou in a coal mine - chromo., deb. 20th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Grisou in a coal mine - chromo., deb. 20th century); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Background imageAccident Collection: The macon falls from a scaffold and kills a maneuver, is he responsible for this death

The macon falls from a scaffold and kills a maneuver, is he responsible for this death
DUV4212597 The macon falls from a scaffold and kills a maneuver, is he responsible for this death? Duties towards oneself: the soul. Freedom - Responsibility

Background imageAccident Collection: First World War: France, Humorous propaganda postcard showing the force landings, 1917

First World War: France, Humorous propaganda postcard showing the force landings, 1917
LUX4734658 First World War: France, Humorous propaganda postcard showing the force landings, 1917; (add.info.: World War I - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France

Background imageAccident Collection: 1993 Italian GP

1993 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 12: Derek Warwick, Footwork FA14 Mugen-Honda, is hit and spun by teammate Aguri Suzuki, Footwork FA14 Mugen-Honda

Background imageAccident Collection: The explosion on board the Great Eastern liner off Hastings, England, on September 9, 1859

The explosion on board the Great Eastern liner off Hastings, England, on September 9, 1859
MMM5483481 The explosion on board the Great Eastern liner off Hastings, England, on September 9, 1859, due to the absence of a safety valve in the boiler; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccident Collection: Engraving depicting a man having difficulties during a balloon flight, 19th century

Engraving depicting a man having difficulties during a balloon flight, 19th century
5308858 Engraving depicting a man having difficulties during a balloon flight, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man having difficulties during a balloon flight)

Background imageAccident Collection: Blown by the waves - Cover of 'The Eye of the Police', 1912 (engraving)

Blown by the waves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving)
ICA4950175 Blown by the waves - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1912 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Background imageAccident Collection: 2020 Belgian GP

2020 Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 30: Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing C39 collides with the barrier and his loose tyre hits the car of George Russell

Background imageAccident Collection: The hull of the American ship Arizona sank after the collision with an iceberg in the Arctic seas

The hull of the American ship Arizona sank after the collision with an iceberg in the Arctic seas
NWI4962299 The hull of the American ship Arizona sank after the collision with an iceberg in the Arctic seas. Around 1880 Ice wedged in the bow of the USS Arizona after a collision, c. 1880

Background imageAccident Collection: Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography

Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography
NWI4963167 Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Yachtman (sailor) was in a regatta in 1890. 19th century lithography.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Pierre des Corps (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Pierre des Corps (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps): a car falls into the water, 1912
LUX4797721 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Saint Pierre des Corps (Saint-Pierre-des-Corps): a car falls into the water, 1912; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: an accident between a car and a tram, 1912

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: an accident between a car and a tram, 1912
LUX4797604 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: an accident between a car and a tram, 1912; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: an accident between a car and a tram

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: boulevard Heurtemloup, accident between a tram and a car

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: boulevard Heurtemloup, accident between a tram and a car
LUX4800481 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: boulevard Heurtemloup, accident between a tram and a car, 1910 - advertisement: Favard shoes - car registration: 888-P8; (add.info.: France)

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: derailment of the tram n°27, rue G Courteline

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: derailment of the tram n°27, rue G Courteline
LUX4799122 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: derailment of the tram n°27, rue G Courteline, 1919 - advertisement: soap Sunlight; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Background imageAccident Collection: A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850

A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850
3478523 A sailor and a cabin boy, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a sailor and a cabin boy have become marooned on a deserted island after being shipwrecked)

Background imageAccident Collection: The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850

The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850
3478507 The HMS Victoria capsizing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the HMS Victoria capsizing after colliding with HMS Camperdown. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAccident Collection: Fire of London, 1841

Fire of London, 1841
3479350 Fire of London, 1841; (add.info.: Fire of London 1666. Newgate burning: Old ST Pauls in the background. Dated 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAccident Collection: The alcohol leeds to the doom, 1919 (poster)

The alcohol leeds to the doom, 1919 (poster)
2435383 The alcohol leeds to the doom, 1919 (poster) by Foldes, Imre (1881-1948); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Hungary. Hungarian Soviet Republic. "The alcohol leeds to the doom")

Background imageAccident Collection: Western Front, late 19th century (glass)

Western Front, late 19th century (glass)
7341213 Western Front, late 19th century (glass) by British School, (19th century); 8.2x10.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageAccident Collection: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Epinal: an accident monoplane, 1914

France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Epinal: an accident monoplane, 1914
LUX4797342 France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Epinal: an accident monoplane, 1914; (add.info.: France, Lorraine, Vosges (88), Epinal: an accident monoplane, 1914); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Background imageAccident Collection: Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis

Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000855 Outdoor ice skating in the 19th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Background imageAccident Collection: A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400439 A wrecked aeroplane near Albert, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageAccident Collection: 1996 British Grand Prix

1996 British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 12-14 July 1996. Damon Hill (Williams FW18 Renault) went off into the gravel at Copse when his wheel nut became loose. Ref-96 GB 03

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8623994

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8623951

Background imageAccident Collection: Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho)

Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho)
8635192 Policeman struck by a snowball (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman struck by a snowball)

Background imageAccident Collection: 'I wonder whether he is a good timber-jumper!' (litho)

"I wonder whether he is a good timber-jumper!" (litho)
8630031 "I wonder whether he is a good timber-jumper!" (litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I wonder whether he is a good timber-jumper)

Background imageAccident Collection: 12 people who waste our time (litho)

12 people who waste our time (litho)
8673181 12 people who waste our time (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 12 people who waste our time)

Background imageAccident Collection: The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho)

The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho)
8655418 The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Tram v Motor Bus Question, 1912)

Background imageAccident Collection: Things to avoid (colour litho)

Things to avoid (colour litho)
8656349 Things to avoid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Things to avoid. Don't pass beneath a ladder)

Background imageAccident Collection: Man slipping on a banana skin (colour litho)

Man slipping on a banana skin (colour litho)
8656214 Man slipping on a banana skin (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I used to think that only a woman could upset a man's career - till I trod)

Background imageAccident Collection: General Testing

General Testing
Alex Lloyd (GBR) ADR spins after collecting Chris Holmes (GBR) who was having his first Formula Ford test. General Testing, Silverstone, England, 20 February 2004.

Background imageAccident Collection: Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo)

Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo)
8626554 Winston Churchill in a wheelchair, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAccident Collection: Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho)

Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho)
PER360337 Poster advertising a roller skating rink in Paris, 1905 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection.

Background imageAccident Collection: Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)

Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo)
2920851 Fatal airship accident at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAccident Collection: 2005 FIA World Rally Championship

2005 FIA World Rally Championship
The Citroen Xsara WRC of Francois Duval (BEL) is consumed by fire after his crash on Stage 11. FIA World Rally Championship, Rd6, Cyprus Rally, Limassol, Cyprus, Day two, 14 May 2005. DIGITAL IMAGE

Background imageAccident Collection: A cartoon depicting a man with a red flag walking in front of a traction engine, 19th century

A cartoon depicting a man with a red flag walking in front of a traction engine, 19th century
5310974 A cartoon depicting a man with a red flag walking in front of a traction engine, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1884); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageAccident Collection: House In Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Africa From Which Emin Pasha Accidentally Fell After Being Rescued By

House In Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Africa From Which Emin Pasha Accidentally Fell After Being Rescued By Stanley
UIG5420740 House In Bagamoyo, Tanzania, Africa From Which Emin Pasha Accidentally Fell After Being Rescued By Stanley. From In Darkest Africa By Henry M

Background imageAccident Collection: Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue

Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue
5311783 Shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue; (add.info.: Engraving depicting shipwrecked sailors hoping for rescue. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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"Dramatic Rail Accident at Gare Montparnasse, France: A haunting reminder of the devastating rail accident that occurred at Gare Montparnasse in 1895. The image captures the sheer horror and chaos as a locomotive crashed through the station's wall, leaving debris scattered and lives forever changed. " "The Car That Touched a Policeman by H. M. Bateman: In this comical yet unfortunate incident depicted by H. M. Bateman, a simple touch between a car and a policeman leads to unexpected consequences. A lighthearted reminder that they can happen even in the most ordinary situations. " "MONTPARNASSE ACCIDENT: Reflecting on one of history's most infamous accidents - the MONTPARNASSE ACCIDENT - where an over-speeding train failed to stop, resulting in it crashing through the station's façade. This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of how human error can have catastrophic consequences. " "Markham Colliery Mining Disaster: Remembering the Markham Colliery mining disaster, which claimed numerous lives due to an underground explosion. This heartbreaking incident sheds light on the dangers faced by miners daily and emphasizes the importance of safety protocols within hazardous industries. " "The Suffragette Incident at The Derby: Unforgettable is Emily Davison's courageous act during The Derby at Epsom in 1913 when she stepped onto Anmer's path, attempting to attach suffragette colors to his bridle. Tragically, her actions resulted in fatal injuries but sparked conversations about women's rights worldwide. " "The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 – Revolutionizing Industry Safety: Celebrating British innovation with ET199 – Britain’s first-ever forklift truck produced by Coventry Climax Engines. With its introduction came enhanced workplace safety standards and increased efficiency across industries globally. " "Consequences Illustrated by William Heath Robinson.