Original 1947 Associated Press Wirephoto photograph measuring approximately 7¾" x 7½" overall, mounted to its original black newspaper archive backing. The image shows the aftermath of the Paris-Limoges French Express derailment near Orléans, France. According to the original AP caption, coaches of the express train littered the right-of-way after the locomotive jumped the tracks, resulting in slight injuries. The photograph provides a dramatic overhead view of overturned passenger cars and wreckage spread across multiple rail lines. The original AP caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photograph originated from a large newspaper archive assembled and retained by a Pennsylvania newspaper near Pittsburgh. Exhibits expected age, handling wear, corner mounting remnants, and minor imperfections consistent with newspaper archive use. Please see photos.
