7.53am Sturday 26 April 1924

No 1
Euston Station 26 April 1924
Location Euston no 4 signal box up slow line
The 7.15 am electric multiple-unit from Watford to Euston,running at 20-30 mph under clear signals,crashed into the rear of the 5.30am cup final excursion from Coventry to Euston,which was standing at Euston No 4 signal box up slow line home signal ,Although all the coaches of the excursion train were gas -lit ,there was no fire.
CAUSE:
Signalman's error.
The signal man at Euston No 4 signal...