101-year-old injured by coat caught in London Underground train doors at Archway station; RAIB recommends safety improvements.

101-year-old passenger seriously injured as coat caught in London Underground train doors at Archway station in February 2021. Incident occurred as train was departing, with driver unaware of trapped coat. Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) report details two 'tap and drag' incidents, recommends four improvements to safety for London Underground, including better driver attention and awareness, minimizing time at platforms, and understanding risks.

June 27, 2024
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