William Huskisson
William Huskisson was a British politician and the first notable victim of a railway accident, which occurred during the inaugural run of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway on September 15, 1830, shortly after the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. His tragic death highlighted the dangers of the new technology and marked a significant moment in the history of rail travel.
Born on Mar 08, 1770 (255 years old)
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William Huskisson was a British politician who tragically lost his life after being accidentally struck by the Rocket locomotive.
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William Huskisson was a former British war minister who tragically became the first prominent victim of the railway.
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