Accident Collection (#4)

Alpine skier about to straddle a wooden signpost that says 'Halt' (colour litho)
5999994 Alpine skier about to straddle a wooden signpost that says 'Halt' (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Formula One Testing
The Memorial to Ayrton Senna at the Barcelona circuit. Formula One Testing, Barcelona, Spain, 7-9 April 2004.

The Death of Hyacinthus, 1752. Creators: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Ovid
The Death of Hyacinthus, 1752.

Wreck of "20th C.", between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wreck of "20th C.", between c1910 and c1915.

BRIDGEPORT wreck, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
BRIDGEPORT wreck, between c1910 and c1915.

Wrecked city auto in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Wrecked city auto in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915.

Remains of wrecked "20th C." [train], 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Remains of wrecked "20th C." [train], 1912. Shows passengers and crew outside of one of the rail cars of the Twentieth Century Limited at Hyde Park

Circus, 1913. Creator: August Macke
Circus, 1913. Three acrobats attend to a female rider who has had an accident. Her inert body is carried from the ring, while the horse that has caused the tragedy is led away

Auto polo, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Auto polo, between c1910 and c1915.

Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 11: Gefallener Reiter (Fallen Rider), 1881. Creator: Max Klinger
Intermezzi, Opus Iv, Bl. 11: Gefallener Reiter (Fallen Rider), 1881. A fallen rider is trapped by his horse, and faces a lonely death, a victim of bad luck.

McFarlan 6 wrecked - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
McFarlan 6 wrecked - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915.

Bob Burman's car after accident - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Bob Burman's car after accident - Indianapolis, between c1910 and c1915.

N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915.

N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
N.Y.C. auto wrecked in Central Park, between c1910 and c1915.

The fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham:...the ruins, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The fatal explosion at a percussion-cap manufactory in Graham-Street, Birmingham: view of the ruins, 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. Hart

The breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The breaking of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board the Great Eastern, 1865. Engraving from a sketch by Robert Dudley. '...the galvanometer detected a flaw of electricity which indicated a

The screw steam-ship Royal Standard in collision with an iceberg...home voyage from Melbourne, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The screw steam-ship Royal Standard in collision with an iceberg on the home voyage from Melbourne, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Captain G. H

Ruins of Colonel Colt's patent firearms factory at Hartford, Connecticut,...destroyed by fire, 1864
Ruins of Colonel Colt's patent firearms factory at Hartford, Connecticut, [USA], recently destroyed by fire, 1864. 'The extensive factory at Hartford, Connecticut

The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The midships saloon of the City of New York, 1864. 'The steam-ship City of New York, one of the ships belonging to the Liverpool, New York, and Philadelphia Steam-ship Company

The City of New York steam-ship on Daunt's Rock, at the entrance of Queenstown Harbour, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The City of New York steam-ship on Daunt's Rock, at the entrance of Queenstown Harbour, [Ireland], 1864. 'The steam-ship City of New York, one of the ships belonging to the Liverpool

The wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet, off the coast of Maine, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The wreck of The Bohemian, Montreal Ocean Company's steam-packet, off the coast of Maine, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

1976 Rouen-Les-Essarts
ROUEN-LES-ESSARTS, FRANCE - JUNE 27: Tom Pryce, Chevron B35 Hart, crashes out as Freddy Kottulinsky, Ralt RT1 BMW, passes during the Rouen-Les-Essarts at Rouen-Les-Essarts on June 27

2019 Hong Kong E-prix
HONG KONG STREET CIRCUIT, HONG KONG - MARCH 10: Felipe Nasr (BRA), GEOX Dragon Racing climbs out of his damaged Penske EV-3 as marshals attempt to move the M5 Electro cars of Pascal Wehrlein (DEU)

Formula One World Championship
Gunnar Nilsson (SWE), JPS Lotus 78, ahead of an occurring accident in the background. Mario Andretti (USA), JPS Lotus 78, far right, caused Hans Binder (AUT), Surtees TS19, far left

Formula 1 1975: Race of Champions
BRANDS HATCH, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 16: Jody Scheckter, Tyrrell 007 Ford passes the abandoned McLaren M23 Ford of Jochen Mass

Formula 1 2022: French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 24: A despondent Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, after crashing out of the lead at Le Beausset during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on Sunday July 24

Formula One World Championship
It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower during practice

Formula One World Championship
Hakkinen spins off after being hit by Team mate David Coulthard at the second corner Austrian GP, A1 Ring, 25 July 1999

World Rally Championship
Roman Kresta (CZE), Peugeot 206 WRC, gets it wrong and rolls during Rallye Deutschland shakedown, World Rally Championship, Rd8, Rallye Deutschland, Germany. 23 July 2003. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
Rupert Keegan (GBR) is put into the circuit ambulance having crashed his Hesketh 308E (Right) into the back of the Surtees TS19 of Hans Binder (AUT) on lap 33. Keegan escaped with severe bruising

Formula One World Championship
Giancarlo Fisichella (ITA) Jordan EJ12 missed his rear wing after he was assaulted by his team mate. The damage was repaired and he finished thirteenth, three laps down

Formula One World Championship
The wreck of Villeneuve' BAR after his Qualifying accident Belgian GP, Spa, 29 August 1999

Formula One World Championship
Andrea Montermini (ITA) Simtek Ford S941 is put into an ambulance after crashing during practice. Formula One World Championship, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain, 25 May 1994.

Formula One World Championship
Mika Hakkinen(FIN) Mclaren MP4-10 spins off after collision with Irvine Argentinian GP, Buenos Aires, 9 April 1995.

Formula One World Championship
1st corner accident with Jarno Trulli's Prost hitting Jean Alesi's Sauber Canadian GP, Montreal, 13 June 1999

1994 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 29: Andrea Montermini, Simtek S941 Ford, crashes heavily during qualifying, breaking both of his ankles during the Spanish GP at Circuit de

Formula One World Championship
Hans-Joachim Stuck (GER) March 741 sits in the catch fencing approaching the Hunzerug hairpin after he crashed out on cold tyres on the opening lap of the race

2019 Monza
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 07: Max Fewtrell (GBR) ART Grand Prix and Raoul Hyman (GBR) Sauber Junior Team by Charouz pass the crash scene of Alexander Peroni (AUS)

Australian V8 Supercars
Paul Morris (AUS) crashes his Holden Commodore heavily into the wall on the exit of turn two in a race-stopping crash. Australian V8 Supercar Championship, Non-Championship race, Albert Park

2009 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Jarno Trulli gets out of his damaged Toyota TF109 after a first lap accident during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 10

Formula One World Championship
It took over half an hour to free Ian Ashley (GBR) from the wreckage of his Hesketh 308E that somersaulted and hit a television tower (In picture) during practice

1994 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 29: Andrea Montermini, Simtek S941 Ford, crashes heavily during qualifying, breaking both of his ankles during the Spanish GP at Circuit de

Formula One World Championship, Rd 3, San Marino Grand Prix, San Marino, Italy, 1 May 1994
(L to R): Roland Ratzenberger (AUT) Simtek, who was tragically killed in a crash during the Saturday qualifying session, talks with his race engineer Humphrey Corbett (GBR)

Formula One World Championship
Andrea Montermini (ITA) Simtek Ford S941 is put into an ambulance after crashing during practice. Formula One World Championship, Spanish Grand Prix, Barcelona, Spain, 25 May 1994

Formula 1 2022: French GP
CIRCUIT PAUL RICARD, FRANCE - JULY 24: A despondent Charles Leclerc, Ferrari F1-75, after crashing out of the lead at Le Beausset during the French GP at Circuit Paul Ricard on Sunday July 24

2004 FIA World Rally Championship
The heavily damaged Subaru Impreza WRX of Alister McRae (GBR) is removed from Stage 5. World Rally Championship, Rd3, Rally Mexico, Leon, Mexico. Day Two. 13 March 2004. DIGITAL IMAGE

Formula One World Championship
1st corner accident with Jarno Trulli's Prost already off the track Canadian GP, Montreal, 13 June 1999

Formula 1 2022: Saudi Arabian GP
JEDDAH STREET CIRCUIT, SAUDI ARABIA - MARCH 27: Nicholas Latifi, Williams FW44, retires after hitting the wall during the Saudi Arabian GP at Jeddah Street Circuit on Sunday March 27, 2022 in Jeddah

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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.