Abstract:, a commuter train going in to London crashed into an express train. In the first 24 hours, >3,900 calls were received by the Casualty Bureau with over 7,000 people reported as possibly having been on the two trains. Thirty-one people died and dozens were injured. This presentation will highlight some key issues arising from the management of the disaster including: 1) The emergency services' response: rescue and body recovery; 2) The impact of media speculation on the disaster response; 3) The role of family … Show more
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