A train was signalled onto an occupied line and the ensuing collision resulted in 18 deaths and 188 injuries.
Both trains and signalling were operated by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER).
[2] The site was approximately 0.75 miles (1.21 km) south of Doncaster station[3] and in the same area as the rail crash of 1951.
700 people were aboard the two trains with casualties amounting to 18 dead and 188 injured[4] (51 were taken to hospital).
[7] The first train had been brought to a stand at a red signal near to Bridge Junction, and was just starting away when the collision occurred.