One person died and many were hurt when a train crashed in Cumbria on Friday. Photo by: Lawrence Clift. Investigators have concluded that the condition of a set of points to the South of the crash site was the immediate cause of the crash. Photo by: Lawrence Clift. The investigation has so far found no major fault with the driving of the train, the condition of the train itself or the operation of signalling systems. Photo by: Lawrence Clift. Michael Sayles sent this picture of the scene of the crash, taken first thing on Saturday morning. Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander has made a statement on the crash in the Commons. Photo by: Caroline Thomson. RAF helicopters, police and fire crews went to the scene and some passengers were taken to a nearby farm. Photo by: Caroline Thomson The train, a London to Glasgow service, had about 100 passengers on board. Photo by: Caroline Thomson Mike sent in this picture of the rescue operation, made more difficult by the isolated location and lack of light. Caroline Thomson sent this picture of an injured passenger. You can send your photographs or video of the aftermath of the train crash to [email protected].
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