1995 Russell Hill subway accident
The 1995 Russell Hill subway accident was a deadly train crash that occurred in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on Line 1 Yonge–University of the Toronto subway on August 11, 1995. Three people were killed and 30 were taken to hospital with injuries when one train rear-ended another train. The subway line was shut down for five days following the incident. Investigations found that human error and a design flaw in the mechanical safety devices caused this accident. It remains the deadliest accident in a rapid transit system in Canadian history.
| 1995 Russell Hill subway accident | |
|---|---|
The Russell Hill Emergency exit located in Winston Churchill Park near Castle Frank Brook | |
| Details | |
| Date | August 11, 1995 6:02 p.m. |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Line | Line 1 Yonge–University |
| Operator | Toronto Transit Commission |
| Incident type | collision |
| Cause | operator error, equipment malfunction |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | H5, H1 |
| Deaths | 3 |
| Injured | 30 hospitalized, 100+ claims filed |
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