66 years later: Effingham Co. reflects on Meldrim train derailment

EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – Saturday marked the 66th anniversary of the Meldrim train derailment.

In a social media post, Effingham County shared the details of the dark day in Effingham County history.

66 years ago on June 28th, 1959, 23 people died on the banks of the Ogeechee River following a train derailment…

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