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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.
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.
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.
The incident prompted national safety upgrades at road-rail crossings.
LNER, local officials, and emergency services honored victims and first responders, reaffirming ongoing commitments to rail safety.
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Un monumento en Selby conmemoró el 25 aniversario del desastre ferroviario de Great Heck en 2001, que mató a 10 personas e hirió a 86, lo que provocó mejoras de seguridad nacional.