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flag A memorial in Selby marked the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Great Heck rail disaster, which killed 10 and injured 86, prompting national safety upgrades.

flag On February 28, 2026, a memorial service was held in Selby, North Yorkshire, marking the 25th anniversary of the Great Heck rail disaster, one of the UK’s worst rail accidents. flag The 2001 crash, caused by a Land Rover driver falling asleep and crashing onto the tracks, led to a high-speed collision between a passenger train and an oncoming freight train, killing 10 people and injuring 86. flag The incident prompted national safety upgrades at road-rail crossings. flag LNER, local officials, and emergency services honored victims and first responders, reaffirming ongoing commitments to rail safety.

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