The collision killed the conductor of the derailed train, and seriously hurt several passengers: 30 people on the trains suffered some kind of injury. The signalman at Settle Junction signal box was informed of the accident by the conductor of the 2H92 service and the emergency services were then alerted.
A collision occurred, killing the train conductor and injuring many passengers: 30 individuals aboard the trains sustained injuries. The signalman at Settle Junction signal box received notification from the train conductor about the incident, prompting the dispatch of emergency personnel.