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A fire broke out on a Baku Metro train in Azerbaijan's capital, killing 289 people and injuring 270 others in the world's deadliest subway disaster.
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1995 Baku Metro fire
Fatal fire accident in Baku, Azerbaijan
On 28 October 1995, a fire broke out in the subway system of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, between the stations Ulduz and Nariman Narimanov. According to official figures, the fire killed 289 people: 286 passengers and three rescue workers, while 270 people were injured. The…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Baku Metro
Rapid transit system in Baku, Azerbaijan
Baku Metro is a rapid transit system serving Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. First opened on 6 November 1967 when Azerbaijan was part of the Soviet Union, its features are typical of former Soviet systems, including very deep central stations and exquisite decorations that…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)