Michigan, North Dakota train wreck
| Michigan train wreck | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | August 9, 1945 7.22 p.m. |
| Location | Michigan City, North Dakota |
| Country | United States |
| Operator | Great Northern Railway |
| Incident type | Rear collision |
| Cause | Failure to protect lead train |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 34 |
| Injured | 303 |
The Michigan train wreck was the worst rail disaster in both North Dakota and Great Northern Railway history. It happened on August 9, 1945, at Michigan, North Dakota, and involved Great Northern's premier train, the Empire Builder.