| 1896 Atlantic City rail crash | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | July 30, 1896 6:30 pm |
| Location | Atlantic City, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Line | West Jersey Railroad |
| Operator | Reading Company |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Cause | Engineer error |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 50 |
| Injured | Approx 60 |
The 1896 Atlantic City rail crash occurred soon after 6:30 pm on July 30, 1896, at a crossing just west of Atlantic City, New Jersey, crushing five loaded passenger coaches, killing 50 people and seriously injuring approximately 60.