New Cross Railway Station - Accidents

Accidents

  • On 7 August 1899 a train hauled by "Terrier" No.59 Cheam collided with "Gladstone" No. 199 Samuel Laing after the driver overran signals approaching New Cross station. Fifteen people were injured.
  • The Spa Road Junction rail crash occurred a short distance outside the station.

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