# School Explodes Without Warning: The New London School Explosion (1937)

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Published: 2025-09-10T09:30:08+00:00
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In 1937, a school in New London, Texas, exploded without warning, resulting in the loss of nearly 300 lives. It was one of the worst disasters the state had ever seen... and it was ultimately traced to a single bad connection in an underground gas line... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who supports this channel! LINKS: 🔗 ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk

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