TRAGIC TRAIN CRASH

TRAGIC TRAIN CRASH

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The video report by Geoffrey Sumner covers the derailment of the York to Bristol Express at Sutton Coalfield station. The station was closed at the time, and rescue efforts were quickly mobilized. The derailment resulted in a pile-up of nine out of ten coaches, with around 300 passengers on board. Quick actions by others prevented further disaster by stopping another train. The incident resulted in 16 fatalities and over 40 injuries, with deep sympathy expressed for those affected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who reported the incident at Sutton Coalfield station?

John Doe

Jane Smith

Geoffrey Sumner

Michael Brown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the approximate number of passengers on the derailed train?

400

300

200

100

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many coaches were involved in the wreckage?

Nine

Five

Seven

Ten

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported number of fatalities in the accident?

16

25

20

10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported injured in the accident?

Over 20

Over 30

Over 40

Over 50