RAIL CRASH

The transcript reports on the derailment of the Britannia-class locomotive Polar Star near Didcot. The accident resulted in 10 fatalities and about 100 injuries, with nearly 300 passengers on board. Many miraculous escapes were reported, including those of the engine driver and fireman. The report highlights the extent of the disaster and suggests possible causes, noting that it took hours to clear the main line.

Who is reporting the incident in the video?

• Jane Smith

• John Doe

• Michael Johnson

• Geoffrey Sumner

Where did the Britannia-class locomotive Polar Star derail?

• Near London

• Near Didcot

• Near Manchester

• Near Cardiff

How many immediate fatalities were reported in the accident?

• 15

• 10

• 20

• 5

Approximately how many passengers were injured in the accident?

• 50

• 75

• 150

• 100

What was one of the challenges faced after the accident?

• Repairing the locomotive

• Locating the passengers

• Finding the train

• Clearing the main line