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Crossrail tunnel collapse ‘requires probe’ insists RMT

Crossrail tunnel collapse ‘requires probe’ insists RMT

Wednesday, March 21, 2012
8:52 AM

An inquiry should take place after part of a Crossrail tunnel collapsed, dumping concrete at the entrance.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union made the call following the incident at Royal Oak in west London on March 9 – in which nobody was injured.

The RMT insisted it was a ‘major incident’ which demanded a full health and safety investigation.

“Clearly this was a major incident which could have had serious repercussions and rather than the attempt to sweep it under the carpet there should be a full Health and Safety Executive investigation into the structural failure that caused this tunnel collapse to ensure that lessons are learnt and it doesn’t happen again,” RMT leader Bob Crow said.

A spokesman for Crossrail said a probe was underway and defended the “excellent” safety record of the project.

“On Friday 9 March, a small amount of temporary concrete came loose and broke free from the face of the tunnel portal at Royal Oak,” he said.

“No injuries resulted and repairs were quickly undertaken.”