THE GERMAN STATE MINISTRY FOR CHECH AND MORAV, PRAGUE (1906) 1939 - 1945 (1965), inv. 248, sig. 110-4/94

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90 On 16 February 1945, the Transport Department issued a telephonic announcement: On 16.2.1945 at 0.20 o'clock, explosives exploded under train 8003 in km 184.378 between the stations Raitz-Jestreb and Blanz of the line Brno - Böhmisch-Trübau. Rail piece torn out of 45 cm, thresholds and superstructure slightly damaged. Train with 15 carriages driven over the accident site. Locomotive and van slightly damaged; operational. No derailment. No personal damage. Single track operation, double track operation started at 7 o5 o'clock. Inspector S.S.M. informed. Prague, 16.2.1945. Deil TF