1964 Press Photo Policemen Trying To Rescue Boy Glomcester Road Tube Station

Tube Train Stops - when battle for Boys' Life begins. A teenage boy was spotted on the line at Glomcester Road Tube stations - passengers begged him to jump back to safety - then it was too late - a train thundered into the station. The boy was then found trapped between the train and the wall - his legs under a live rail. The current was turned off - and rescue battle began - and after a ninety minute struggle he was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Photo shows The scene as rescue workers struggle to free the trapped by at the station .

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 11-11-1964.



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