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Lord Blunkett Urges TfL to Improve Safety After Tube Fall Incident

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Lord Blunkett Urges TfL to Improve Safety After Tube Fall Incident
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  • David Blunkett fell at Westminster tube station, worsening his heart health issues.
  • Blunkett's use of blood thinners makes injuries riskier and demands better safety.
    • He urges TfL to fix platform gaps and increase staff presence for safer travel.
    • Blunkett labels some tube platforms 'death traps,' sparking urgency for reviews.
    • The incident exposes over-reliance on announcements instead of staff support.
    • TfL's Nick Dent expresses regret and focuses on finding safety solutions.
    • TfL plans a meeting with Blunkett to discuss improving station safety soon.
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