1957 UNITED KINGDOM: Rail accident in Welwyn Garden City
April 22, 2026
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0:59Now Playing1957 UNITED KINGDOM: Rail accident in Welwyn Garden City
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as posted by the channelDate: 10th January 1957
Location: Welwin
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
CRASHES TRAIN. Welwyn Garden City smash...express hit back of local train. Carriage with window smashed in...back of the train...engine embedded in the ground...rails being relayed...cranes lifting coaches.
RAILWAYS. Rail smash near Welwyn
TRAINS. Train crash at Welwyn Garden City..scenes of train wrecked..engine embedded in ground.
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