Fatal accident at Stratford station
Investigation into the fatal injury of a passenger at Stratford London Underground station, 26 December 2023.
Stratford Underground station.
At around 14:45 hrs on 26 December 2023, a passenger fell from a platform and on to the track at Stratford station, on London Underground’s Jubilee line.
The passenger remained on the track and was struck, possibly by a number of trains, before being discovered by London Underground station staff. The accident resulted in fatal injuries being sustained by the passenger.
Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events that led to the accident. It will also consider:
- the actions of those involved and anything which may have influenced them
- the management of the staff involved in the accident, including their training and competence
- the arrangements in place to manage and control the risks of such accidents
- any underlying management factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the railway industry or by the industry’s regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.
We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.
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