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From the archive: ‘A body drifted past the window’: surviving the Ladbroke Grove train crash

Oct 4, 2023
A survivor recounts the harrowing experience of the Ladbroke Grove train crash, including witnessing the impact, derailment, and a body passing by the window. They also discuss the psychological consequences and PTSD. The narrator decides to participate in the public inquiry and hears detailed accounts. Another survivor shares their terrifying experience of being trapped in the wreckage and rescued. The investigation into the crash explores the history of the signaling system and the challenges faced by train drivers.
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