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The driver of the Kerava-Helsinki train noticed the group of people on the track and applied the emergency brake but 3 people were hit - a man (b. 1973) and a women (b.1957) died at once. A man (b.1966) is in hospital. According to police accounts one man was on the track for some unknown reason and another couple were trying to help him back onto the platform. Rail traffic was interrupted for an hour while rescue services attended the scene.
02 Sep 2001  At least 8 killed in Belgian Train Crash 27 Mar 2001 Train carrying empty nuclear flasks derailed 02 Mar 2001 SELBY: Crash death toll "may be lower" 02 Mar 2001 UK: Selby-13 dead in Selby train crash 28 Feb 2001 UK: Several feared injured in Yorkshire train crash 28 Feb 2001 COMMENT: Push - Pull - the Hidden Dangers by R H State Seven days . . . . . . web focus on rail safety and accidents in the last week |
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 This file last updated: Wednesday, 22-Mar-2000 06:12:21 ESTCopyright © David Fry 1999 |
The accident occurred at Tapanila station near Helsinki