28/09/2015

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14 Injured In Train Collision At King's Cross

Fourteen people were injured with a train collided with the buffer stops at King's Cross station.

As the 10:55 service from Cambridge arrived in King's Cross at 12:18, it failed to slow to a stop and collided with the end of line buffer. Fourteen people were injured, with four needing hospital treatment.

It is understood that the train was being driven by a trainee driver at the time.

Four-Week-Old Baby Found In Cardboard Box

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a baby girl outside a house in Northamptonshire.

It is understood that a member of the public found the child inside a cardboard box outside the house in Ibsen Walk, Corby at around 9am on Monday morning.

A police spokesman said the girl appeared "to be in good health" and was now being cared for at Kettering General Hospital.

Officers said they are concerned for the welfare of the mother.

People Warned Not To Tackle Fires Themselves

Firefighters have warned people against trying to tackle fires themselves after a man was injured in a house fire on Penrith Road in Thornton Heath.

It is understood that four people left the property before the arrival of the Brigade, but two of the occupants had attempted to tackle the fire themselves.

One man was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service, suffering from minor burns and smoke inhalation.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "It is vital that you never try and tackle a fire yourself, as they can cause injuries as seen in this incident. Stay well away from the fire and always get out, stay out and call 999 right away."

(MH)

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