101-Year-Old Seriously Injured After Coat Caught in London Tube Door

Two incidents on Northern Line prompt safety recommendations from Rail Accident Investigation Branch

A 101-year-old passenger was dragged along a platform at Archway station after their coat became trapped in the train door.
The incident led to serious injuries and required hospital treatment for the centenarian.
A second similar incident occurred two months later at Chalk Farm station, causing minor injuries to another passenger.
Investigations revealed the train's door control systems failed to detect the trapped clothing in both cases.
London Underground is implementing safety recommendations to prevent future occurrences.