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On October 3, 1962, a boiler exploded in a New York Telephone Company building in Upper Manhattan, killing 23 people and injuring 94.[1][2]
| Date | October 3, 1962 |
|---|---|
| Location | Broadway & West 213th Street, Upper Manhattan, New York City |
| Coordinates | 40°52′8″N 73°55′0″W / 40.86889°N 73.91667°W |
| Type | Boiler explosion |
| Deaths | 23 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 94 |
References
edit- ^ Benjamin, Philip (October 4, 1962). "21 Killed, 95 Hurt in Blast in Uptown Phone Center". The New York Times. pp. 1, 42. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "Boiler-Blast Suit Asks $8.2 Million; 10 Sue in '62 Phone Building Explosion Fatal to 23". The New York Times. July 15, 1964. p. 28.
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