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Relatives of the 31 victims of the Kings Cross disaster may now take out a private prosecution against London Underground for manslaughter. This follows the publication yesterday of the damning official...
On the first anniversary of the King’s Cross fire (18/11/87), Nicky Broyd looks back and reports on the ongoing process of victim identification. With contributions from survivor, Kwasi Afari Minta;...
Two firemen who were first into the concourse of Kings Cross Underground Station during the fire which killed thirty-one people on 18/11/87 speak about their experiences. 1. Fireman John Edgar. 2. Robert...
Margaret Shiels reports on concerns over the safety of London’s underground system due to congestion and overcrowding, refers to Kings Cross fire; and on large fare increases. Includes interview with Fire...
Richard Dallyn interviews Denis Tunnicliffe, managing director of London Underground on the £300 million programme which has been announced to improve the safety of the underground system following the...
Margaret Shiels interviews toxicologist Dr Patrick Toseland about his report on the effect of cyanide in anti-graffiti paint on the death toll resulting from the Kings Cross fire.
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...
Simon Bowden reports on a ceremony involving fifteen people honoured for courage shown in helping victims of the Kings Cross underground fire. The awards for bravery were presented by Queen Elizabeth II....
Lynne Mennie reports on a ceremony at Buckingham Palace where bravery awards were presented by the Queen to those who risked their lives during the Kings Cross Underground fire in 1987. Amongst those...
Margaret Shiels interviews London’s Chief Fire Officer, Gerald Clarkson, on changes to the Fire Brigade’s command structure during disasters. Follows criticisms of the service after the inquiry into the...
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