Kentish Town rail accident
1861 in LondonAccidents and incidents involving London and North Western RailwayAccidents and incidents involving North London RailwayHistory of rail transport in LondonHistory of the London Borough of Camden ... and 7 more
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On 2 September 1861, near Kentish Town station in London, 16 people were killed and 317 were injured when an excursion train operated by the North London Railway collided with a freight train operated by the London and North Western Railway.The excursion train was running early and had been given permission to proceed, but met the freight train as it crossed the lines at a freight sidings unprotected by signals.
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Regis Road, London Kentish Town (London Borough of Camden)
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N 51.552222222222 ° | E -0.14694444444444 ° |
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Regis Road
NW5 1RU London, Kentish Town (London Borough of Camden)
England, United Kingdom
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