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Worker dies on NYMR 21/05/2012 at 19:06 #32481
Josie
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A rail worker has died after becoming trapped between two trains on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The man died at Grosmont Station on the heritage line at about 12:30 BST, British Transport Police (BTP) said. Officers from BTP and North Yorkshire Police attended the incident, which is not believed to be suspicious. BTP said an investigation had started and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch had been informed. All services are currently suspended.

BBC News - Worker dies on North Yorkshire Moors heritage railway

Very sad news, and a reminder of how dangerous shunting work can be. Echoes of the accident on the Gwili Railway in 2006 as well.
Last edited: 21/05/2012 at 19:06 by Josie
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Re: Worker dies on NYMR 21/05/2012 at 19:44 #32482
Stephen Fulcher
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2029 posts 		Sad news.
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Re: Worker dies on NYMR 21/05/2012 at 19:51 #32483
Sam Tugwell
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493 posts 		Very Sad indeed.
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Re: Worker dies on NYMR 22/05/2012 at 03:25 #32491
birchy74
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151 posts 		I think i say this for everyone on here, Our thoughts are with the families affected. Very sad news to hear.
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Re: Worker dies on NYMR 23/05/2012 at 18:39 #32509
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1803 posts 		BBC News - Family pays tribute to Yorkshire Moors railway death man

R.I.P. Robert Lund
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