Appeal for witnesses after Elizabeth line passenger got hand stuck in departing train doors
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An investigation has moved forward after a passenger was forced to run alongside an Elizabeth line train after his hand became trapped in the doors. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is examining what happened just after midnight at Ealing Broadway station on November 24.
On Monday it appealed for the passenger or anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. The RAIB said on Tuesday December 24: “The train subsequently departed from the platform with the passenger’s hand still trapped in the doors. “The passenger, who had been attempting to board the train, was forced to run alongside it for several metres before being pulled away by a member of railway staff who was working on the platform.
“The driver was alerted to what was happening by nearby passengers, and the train stopped after moving approximately 17 metres. “The passenger is reported to have sustained minor injuries because of the accident.”. It is the latest alarming incident involving the Elizabeth line at Ealing Broadway station.
At least three passengers have suffered injury after falling between the sizeable gap between the platform and train at the station, prompting an apology from Mayor Sadiq Khan and a promise to look into whether the platform can be raised in height. “RAIB is conducting an independent safety investigation into this incident and would like to hear from the passenger involved or anyone who witnessed the incident.
