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1990 Press Photo Oberalp, Swiss Canton of Grisons,heavy snow, train derailment

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Heavy storms over Switzerland: The heavy storms that wasted parts of western europe in the last days of February also overrun Switzerland and caused big damages in certain regions. On the pass of Oberalp, Swiss Canton of Grisons, two trains have been derailed by heavy winds on February 27 and more than 150 passengers had to spent the night in improvised shelters. Photo shows after a night in improvised shelters, the passengers were evaculated the following day, February 28.

Photo measures 9.5 x 7.25 inches.

Photo is dated 3-3-1990.



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