FOTO | Cea mai neagră zi din istoria STB. Șinele de tramvai de la Gara de Nord și de pe Griviței au fost îngropate sub ciment și moloz, vagoane au fost făcute scrum pe 4 aprilie 1944 • Vechiul București

On April 4, 1944, Bucharest experienced a devastating air raid by American bombers, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and extensive damage to public transport. The STB reported significant destruction, with tram lines and vehicles heavily impacted. Key areas like Calea Griviței and Bulevardul Dinicu Golescu faced severe destruction, disrupting public transport and leaving the city in chaos. The aftermath revealed a grim scene of destruction across the city, with many buildings and homes destroyed.