A calm summer's day. A split-second disaster. Lives changed forever.

On July 26, 1986, a quiet East Yorkshire village became the scene of unimaginable tragedy. A packed passenger train collided with a van at an unmanned level crossing, leaving nine people dead and many more injured.

Lockington: Crash at the Crossing uncovers the true story of one of Britain's forgotten rail disasters — a story of heartbreak, survival, heroism, and the long, painful journey toward remembrance.

Through survivor testimonies, official investigations, and tireless local campaigns, Richard M. Jones brings this haunting moment in British railway history back into the light.

Perfect for readers of true disaster accounts, transportation history, and human survival stories, this powerful book ensures that what happened at Lockington will never be forgotten again.

Ordinary lives. Extraordinary courage. A tragedy that echoes across generations.