1953 Press Photo Rail Crash at Bethnal Green

Rail Crash at Bethnal Green. Four Coaches Derailed and Several Hurt: An Eastern Region train broke into two as it approached Bethnal Green Station this afternoon and some of the coaches were derailed. The back coach of the train, which was on the local line, crashed into a girder and mounted part of the station platform. Photo shows: Looking at the end of the damaged coach on the platform - showing a policemen on right - keeping his eye on things.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 9-4-1953.

This item is an original collectible vintage print from a news archive, not a digital download or reproduction. Please see our FAQ for more information.

Photo back: