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Accident at Radstock (Foxcote) on 7th August 1876

Accident Summary

Location

Radstock (Foxcote)

Train Operator

Somerset & Dorset Joint Committee (LSW/Mid) Railway

Primary Causes

Signaller error, inadequate training, inadequate communication, station staff error, signal clerk error

Secondary Cause

None

Result

Head on collision, derailment

15 fatalities, unknown number of injured

Accident Investigation Status

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

Related Documents

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Document not yet sourced - click if you have this itemAccident Returns: Extract for the Accident at Radstock (Foxcote) on 7th August 18761876

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