HC Deb 04 May 1925 vol 183 c617W
Mr. WALLHEAD

asked the Minister of Transport what is the number of accidents to persons travelling on railways caused by the opening of railway carriage doors; and how many of such accidents were of a fatal character during the past 12 months?

Colonel ASHLEY

The number of accidents in the year 1924 caused by passengers falling out of carriages during the running of trains was 75, of which 30 were fatal.