PC Benson receives award for Kings Cross fire

Title

PC Benson receives award for Kings Cross fire

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 May 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:01:45

Description

Interview with PC Stephen Hanson of the British Transport police, about receiving an award from Queen Elizabeth II and comments on fire safety in the Underground now. The policeman was one of 15 people honoured for courage in helping victims of the Kings Cross underground fire, he was burned in the fire. Female reporter not identified. For Billboard programme.

Contributors

Stephen Hanson

Keywords

Awards; Fires; Honours; Rail safety; Fire safety; Policemen; Burns; Underground railway stations; Transport personnel; Underground railway systems; Kings Cross Underground fire (1987); Billboard (radio programme)

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