Richard M Jones
Lockington - Crash at the Crossing: Volume 3 (The Disaster Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781861512291
- author:
- Richard M Jones
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Mereo Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 1.4 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, True Crime,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A tragic event in British railway history is revealed in "Lockington: Crash at the Crossing". On July 26, 1986, a packed passenger train collided with a van at an unmanned level crossing in East Yorkshire, resulting in nine deaths and many injuries. This book uncovers the true story of the disaster, exploring the aftermath and the efforts to remember those affected. Through survivor testimonies, official investigations, and local campaigns, the author sheds light on a forgotten moment in British railway history. The story is one of heartbreak, survival, heroism, and remembrance, and is told with a focus on the human impact of the tragedy. By examining the events leading up to the disaster and the subsequent investigations, the book provides a detailed and nuanced account of a significant event in British history.
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