Blind former Home Secretary falls into platform gap at tube station
David Blunkett has spoken of his terror after he fell into the gap on the platform at a tube station while boarding a train. The blind former Home Secretary required hospital treatment after last month’s incident.
Labelling stations 'death traps'
The Labour peer, 77, has criticized the safety of stations for blind people, labeling them "death traps," and demanded Transport for London bosses do more to protect them. Lord Blunkett is pushing for urgent reforms to prevent such incidents in the future.
Meeting with TFL bosses for changes
Lord Blunkett is set to meet with TFL bosses next month to press for changes in station safety measures. He emphasized the need for immediate action to prevent further injuries and ensure the safety of all passengers, especially those with disabilities.
London Underground's response
Nick Dent from London Underground expressed regret over the incident and stated that the organization is working on implementing measures to prevent similar accidents in the future. They are committed to making traveling safer for everyone and learning from this unfortunate event.
