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On This Day December 12 1988 – Three Commuter Trains Crashed in the United Kingdom

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Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day December 12 1988 – Three Commuter Trains Crashed in the United Kingdom.

On this day December 12 1988 three commuter trains crashed in the United Kingdom, creating one of the most serious rail disasters of the decade. The collision occurred during the busy morning rush when a train passed a signal and struck another, leading to a third being hit moments later. The impact caused extensive damage, multiple fatalities, and hundreds of injuries as rescue teams worked urgently to reach trapped passengers.

The tragedy brought national attention to railway safety...
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