Plaque for Sutton Coldfield rail crash

A memorial plaque has been unveiled for 17 people killed in a rail crash in Sutton Coldfield 61 years ago.

The train, carrying 300 passengers, had been diverted from its usual route through Tamworth because of maintenance work.

David Harrison, 67, of Weobley, Herefordshire, was on the derailed express train and lost his brother, sister and aunt in the crash.

The Sutton Coldfield Observer, external spearheaded a campaign for the memorial.

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