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Train E243 Collision
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On November 15, 2001, at 6:15 A.M., 29 miles east of here at the Andersonville Siding, M.P. 37.5 on the Holly subdivision, train E243, enroute from Flatrock, MI, to Flint, MI, collided with train L533, which was bound for Detroit, MI. Killed were engineer Tom Landis of Durand and conductor Gary Chase of Owosso. Engineer Landis and conductor Chase were two professional and respected members of the railroad family, whose memories remained cherished as the tragic events of that day were remembered forever.
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