| King's Cross railway accident | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Details | |||
| Date | 4 February 1945 18:11 | ||
| Location | London King's Cross railway station | ||
| Country | England | ||
| Line | East Coast Main Line | ||
| Operator | London and North Eastern Railway | ||
| Cause | Mishandling of engine by driver | ||
| Statistics | |||
| Trains | 1 | ||
| Deaths | 2 | ||
| Injured | 26 | ||
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The King's Cross railway accident occurred on 4 February 1945, at London King's Cross railway station on the East Coast Main Line of the London & North Eastern Railway. Two passengers were killed and 25 injured, as well as the train attendant.