Station

On September 3, 1944, a passenger train was on its way from Heerlen to Eindhoven. Already at Roermond there was a report about air hazards. After passing Weert station, the passengers saw the dots of some planes on the horizon. Near Sterksel station, the train was attacked by five American fighters. The planes opened fire on the train, which came to a halt between Sterksel and Heeze station. The passengers flew out of the train to take cover in the fields. After several attacks, the planes took off again. People were killed and injured. Medical help came from doctors from Heeze, Leende, Geldrop and other places. Because the train was completely destroyed, another locomotive arrived from Eindhoven with a few freight wagons to still be able to transport the other passengers.