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 Accident at Kirkham on 21st October 1871
 
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Train Operator(s)
Preston & Wyre Railway

Primary Cause(s)
Signaller error

Secondary Cause(s)
Station staff error

Result
Rear collision, derailment

No. Fatalities
0

No. Injured
2

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document summary view document (small download) add to favouritesAccident Returns: Extract for the Accident at Kirkham on 21st October 187124th Nov 18710.5
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