Cannon Street rail crash

Title

Cannon Street rail crash

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

8 Jan 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:17

Description

Emma Howard reports on the events surrounding the rail crash at Cannon Street station in London, caused by failed brakes. Chief Superintendent Daniel O’Brian(?) reveals one person died and 247 were injured. Fireman John Aldridge(?) describes the rescue operation. Transport Secretary Malcolm Rifkind press conference at the scene. Shadow Transport Secretary John Prescott says British Rail has allowed overcrowding.

Contributors

Malcolm Rifkind; John Prescott; Emma Howard; Daniel O’Brian(?); John Aldridge(?) (fireman)

Keywords

Accidents; Deaths; London; Injuries; British Rail; Railway stations; Rail safety; Trains; Railway accidents; Network SouthEast; Cannon Street

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