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Chester General rail crash

1972 in England20th century in CheshireHistory of ChesterRailway accidents and incidents in CheshireRailway accidents in 1972
Runaway train disastersTrain and rapid transit firesTrain collisions in England
Chester railway station platforms 2005 10 09
Chester railway station platforms 2005 10 09

The Chester General rail crash occurred on 8 May 1972 at Chester, northwest England, resulting in extensive fire damage, but no casualties. It was caused by brake failure through human error.

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Chester General rail crash
Station Road, Chester Hoole

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N 53.196388888889 ° E -2.87825 °
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CH1 3BF Chester, Hoole
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Chester railway station platforms 2005 10 09
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