| Y/M/D | Description | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1861/08/25 | Due to communication failures between two signalmen, a train crashes into the back of another inside the Clayton tunnel, killing 23 and injuring 176. At the time it is the worst accident on the British railway system. | Clayton Tunnel North Portal Tunnel Cottage, Pyecombe |
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance: | Railroad |
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