What the records say
- When
- 27 Jul 1903
- Kind
- Rail accident
- Coordinates
- 55.86° N, 4.25° W
- Description
- Scottish rail accident
- Deaths
- 16
Glasgow St Enoch rail accident
Scottish rail accident
The Glasgow St Enoch rail accident occurred on 27 July 1903. A train arriving at the St Enoch terminal station failed to stop in time and collided heavily with the buffer stop, sustaining severe damage. Thirteen people were killed instantaneously and a further three died at a later time owing to injuries received. 64 people were injured, of which 17 required hospital treatment.
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