Original 1947 AP Wirephoto showing the aftermath of a major tram accident in Aeschenplatz, one of the principal squares in Basel, Switzerland, on April 29. Five trams were involved in the collision, leaving four people dead and twelve injured according to the original caption. The image shows several streetcars jammed together at different angles as crowds gather around the scene. The original caption is printed directly on the photograph. Mounted on black archival paper. Measures approximately 8⅞ x 6¼ inches overall. Shows expected age, toning, edge wear and newsroom/archive handling. A dramatic European transportation disaster image with multiple fatalities. This photo came from the archive of a Pittsburgh area newspaper.
