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Author Topic: Collision between two trains at Plymouth Station - 3 April 2016 - merged topic  (Read 47475 times)
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« on: April 03, 2016, 16:02:48 »

Early reports of a collision between two trains at Plymouth Station.

The four car 13:39 service from Penzance to Exeter St David's has come into contact with the back of an HST (High Speed Train) waiting to form the 15:42 service to London Paddington on Platform 6.

Police and ambulance on the scene.
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« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2016, 16:16:40 »

Reported to be a low speed collision.  Some minor injuries being treated by ambulance crews.
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2016, 16:26:10 »

Photo tweeted by @GardnerandHill:

https://twitter.com/GardnerandHill/status/716642043825668096

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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2016, 16:57:03 »

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/injured-train-crash-Plymouth-station-Live-updates/story-29043345-detail/story.html

News just coming through, fire brigade attending and incident room set up
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2016, 17:00:49 »

Latest is reportedly 14 casualties, 12 described as walking wounded being assessed at the station. One passenger and the driver of the unit being treated at the scene.

RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) to attend, and the signaller has been relieved - that's as a matter of procedure.
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2016, 17:09:35 »

Just joined a train at Plymouth.  Looks like a 4 car local from Penzance has hit a HST (High Speed Train) sitting in Platform No.6.  Front end of the Class 150 well stoved in.  One of the station staff said the HST moved forward about 4ft so quite a bit of inertia involved (rumours the local was coming in at a higher speed than expected). Wishing a speedy recovery to those involved.
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2016, 17:17:51 »

Already under discussion here

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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2016, 17:21:06 »

Already under discussion here

Topics merged - G

Apologies - didn't notice the topic had already been picked up before I posted.
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2016, 17:24:58 »

....and I just followed like a wild sheep.  Apologies.
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2016, 17:33:10 »

Statement from British Transport Police:

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A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "At 15.35 today, Sunday, 3 April, we were called to Plymouth railway station following reports that two passenger trains had been involved in a low speed collision at the station.

"Our officers are currently at the station, alongside colleagues from South Western Ambulance Service, Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

^A number of people, including the driver of one of the trains, have sustained injuries as a result of the collision and are being treated by paramedics at the scene.

^At this stage we believe that a moving train collided into the back of a stationary train on platform 6 at the station and we are currently looking into the circumstances to determine how this happened.

^The incident is likely to result in delays to passengers travelling through the Plymouth area. Please check before with National Rail Enquiries before you travel.^

http://media.btp.police.uk/r/12680/statement_on_train_collision_at_plymouth_railway_
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2016, 17:51:41 »

Latest on the injuries:

3 heavily injured
5 walking wounded
10 minor injuries

Driver is one of the walking wounded.

RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) expected on site at 1930. Both trains suffered extensive front end damage although neither derailed.
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« Reply #11 on: April 03, 2016, 19:27:30 »

An update, with pictures, from the BBC» (British Broadcasting Corporation - home page):

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18 injured in 'low impact' Plymouth train crash


The driver of one of the trains was among the injured, British Transport Police said

Eighteen people have been injured when two trains collided at a railway station.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the crash at Plymouth Railway Station was a "low impact collision" and they were not aware of any serious injuries.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 15:35 BST on Sunday.

Eight casualties were going to Derriford Hospital but all were stable, South Western Ambulance said.

"At this stage we believe that a moving train drove into the back of a stationary train on platform 6 at the station, and we are currently looking into the circumstances to determine how this happened", British Transport Police said.

Police have advised people to avoid the station if possible, and said delays were likely for passengers travelling through the Plymouth area.


British Transport Police said they were investigating the cause of the crash

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« Reply #12 on: April 03, 2016, 19:51:27 »

Bit surprised that no one else has posted re this.
Early reports state that a 4 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) has collided with a stationery HST (High Speed Train) in a platform at Plymouth.

No reports of fatalities fortunately, but several persons reported as injured, several seriously. DMU driver said to be injured but presumably not seriously as treated at the scene rather than taken to hospital.

I am sure our thoughts are firstly with the injured, and secondly with those indirectly affected.

EDIT to add, I was unaware of the existing thread when I posted, reports by others are more detailed and/or up to date.

 
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It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU (Diesel Multiple Unit) is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #13 on: April 03, 2016, 19:57:19 »

Bit surprised that no one else has posted re this.

They have, and I've therefore moved and merged your post here.  Wink
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« Reply #14 on: April 03, 2016, 20:37:57 »

Bit surprised that no one else has posted re this.

EDIT to add, I was unaware of the existing thread when I posted, reports by others are more detailed and/or up to date.

I suspect you might have fallen foul of the forum's broken "Show unread posts since last visit" function.
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