The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report today into the serious injury of a cyclist at Scate Moor bridleway crossing in North Yorkshire on 8 January 2006.
The full report is available here:
A summary of the key points from the report is included below
Summary
A cyclist suffered a severed leg as a result of the passage of a Northern Rail service from York to Leeds via Harrogate at Scate Moor bridleway crossing, between Cattal and Knaresborough.
The cyclist is the only person who was at the time aware of the accident. He has been unable to recall the period between approaching the slope and when the train was passing.
No failings that could contributed to the accident have been found relating to the railway infrastructure (including the crossing), the train, its operation or the signalling.
Therefore the RAIB makes no recommendations in respect to this accident.
Notes to Editors
1. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch started operation on 17 October 2005. The sole purpose of RAIB investigations is to prevent future accidents and incidents and improve railway safety. The RAIB does not establish blame, liability or carry out prosecutions.
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Newsdate: 16 June 2006
