Dag Hammarskjöld Crash Site
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A memorial marks the spot where a plane crash killed Dag Hammarskjöld, the UN Secretary-General, and several United Nations members on a peace mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

📜 Memorial site for Dag Hammarskjöld, UN Secretary-General, and 18 others killed in a 1961 plane crash. 🔍 Declared a national monument in 1970, features a memorial garden and museum. # Why Go 🕊️ Learn about and commemorate a significant UN peace mission 🏛️ Explore a small museum with accident remains and UN history 🌳 Visit a serene memorial garden, which includes a cairn 🌍 Understand the site's historical importance 🗓️ Note the annual memorial service attended by the Zambian president # Why Avoid ⚠️ Located 15 km from Ndola, requires transport # 💰 Cost Entry fee collected by caretaker. # 🅿️ Parking Available at the site. # 🚗 Getting There Accessible by taxi or private car from Ndola.

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