1957 Press Photo Wreckage of train crash

64 killed in Lewisham rail disaster â 64 peoplel were killed and 200 injured in last nightâs rail disaster, when a steam train from Cannon street to Ramsgate crashed into the stationary Charing Cross to Hayes electric train, just outside St. Johnâs Station, Lewisham. Photo Shows: Firemen fight through the tangled wreckage to reach a trapped man last night. H/Keystone

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 12-5-1957.



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