Lockington rail crash

Title

Lockington rail crash

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

27 Jul 1986

Year of production

1986

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Duration

00:04:33

Description

A crash on an unmanned railway crossing in Lockington, Humberside (26/07/86) has caused concern about safety on the railways, although British Rail has disputed claims that crossing lights were not working properly. Unidentified survivors of the crash describe the accident. Other speakers include: Mary Munro-Hill, local parish council clerk; Terry Geraghty, leader of Humberside County Council; Labour MP, Tom Torney; Bob Eury(?), British Rail’s Eastern Region Manager. Female reporter not identified.

Contributors

Tom Torney; Terry Geraghty; Bob Eury(?); Mary Munro-Hill

Keywords

British Rail; Yorkshire; Rail safety; Railway accidents; Level crossings; Lockington; Humberside

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