Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Military Training. – in the House of Commons at on 5 June 1939.
The House will already be aware, from reports in the Press, that this accident, which resulted in the death of four passengers, was caused by a collision between an express passenger train and a lorry at an occupation crossing. I know I am speaking for the whole House in expressing deep sympathy with all those affected by the accident. The Chief Inspecting Officer of Railways, who visited the spot a few hours after the accident, has been appointed to hold an inquiry on Thursday next.