Tragedy Strikes Big Ten: Unexpected Mascot Accident Leaves Fans and Nation in Shock
Every now and then, sport throws you a curveball so unexpected it stops you dead in your tracks. This week, that curveball came in the form of a tragic accident involving one of the Big Ten’s most iconic mascots—not a person in costume, but Purdue’s very own Boilermaker Special, a roaring train that’s as much a part of the university’s identity as the fightsong. On April 24, what should’ve been a routine cruise to a game turned deadly when a suspected tire malfunction sent the train careening across a median and colliding head-on with a passenger car. It’s a grim moment that reminds us how even traditions built on speed and spectacle aren’t immune to heartbreak. You’ve got to wonder—when mascots hit the road at 75 MPH, are we risking too much? As prayers pour in and the community rallies, the Boilermaker Special’s journey takes on a haunting new meaning. LEARN MORE.
Prayers are pouring in after a fatal Big Ten mascot accident this week.
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