Train passed red signal before fatal crash - report
A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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"I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of the driver of the Corby to St Pancras train."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
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A preliminary report from the Independent Rail Accident Investigation Branch is published.
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