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Accident at Clay Cross Tunnel on 29th March 1844

Accident Summary

Location

Clay Cross Tunnel

Train Operator

North Midland Railway

Primary Cause

Defective connecting rod

Secondary Causes

Driver error, signaller error, failure to protect train

Result

Rear collision, person(s) injured

1 fatality, 0 injured

Accident Investigation Status

This accident has been the subject of a published formal accident investigation, which you will find below.

Related Documents

Link  [?] Document Date
view document PDF (0.9Mb download)Accident Returns: Extract for the Accident at Clay Cross Tunnel on 29th March 18442nd Apr 1844

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