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"The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) found the Southern Railway driver experienced a "microsleep due to fatigue". The unnamed driver had slept less than usual due to childcare and frequently worked rest days, increasing his fatigue risk. The train was travelling at just 2.3mph when it struck the buffers on arrival at platform 12. There was minor damage to the train and railway infrastructure, but no reported injuries."
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