The same view in 2007 with a slightly longer lens. On 15 October 1994 signal OD58 seen in the distance in advance of Willetts Bridge was passed at red by the 08.00 Uckfield to Oxted train, which then ran through (and broke) the points and entered the single line section. Just south of Cowden it collided with the oncoming 08.04 Oxted to Uckfield service which was correctly within the section. The reason why the driver passed the signal will never be known as he and the guard (who was riding in the front cab) were both killed, together with the other driver and two passengers. A memorial to those who lost their lives is at Cowden station. 02.04.2007
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