Colin James Townsley GM

Public Fire Brigades
Age
45

Rank / Role
Station Officer

Brigade/Service
London

Cause of death
Killed as a result of a rapidly escalating fire in an underground railway station, whilst trying to rescue rail users.

Location died
Kings Cross Tube Station, Euston Road, London NW1

Current Fire Authority
London

Further information

Posthumously awarded the George Medal. Multiple commuter fatalities.

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