Lord Blunkett has called for an urgent review into what he described as "death trap" Tube platforms after he was injured falling into a gap as he boarded a train at Westminster station. It happened as the Labour Peer, who is blind, slipped while getting on to a District line train with his guide dog, last month. He wants Transport for London (TfL) to do more to ensure visually impaired people are kept safe.

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Lord Blunkett injured after falling through gap on Tube

The Labour Peer, who is blind is urging Transport for London to do more for visually impaired people.

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Lord David Blunkett blasts London Underground ‘death traps’ after falling through gap

Former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett, who is blind, has blasted "death trap" platforms after he fell through the gap while boarding a train at Westminster Station

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David Blunkett falls into Tube station gap as blind ex-Home Secretary in 'enormous pain'

THREE weeks ago I was aiming to board a London Underground train when I slipped in the gap between the platform and the carriage. It was a terrifying moment, and one I will never forget. Times Media LtdLord David Blunkett was struck by terror when he slipped down the gap at a tube station in London – causing major injuries to his legs[/caption]
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I fell down the tube gap and suffered terrible injuries

He was getting on a District Line train with his guide dog three weeks ago when his feet slipped.

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Lord Blunkett injured after falling into gap at tube station

The Labour Peer, who is blind, is calling on TfL to take action on ‘death trap’ Underground platforms

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Lord Blunkett calls for TfL action after falling down gap on Tube platform

The Labour politician said he was left &quot;angry&quot; and &quot;spooked&quot; following the fall on a London Underground platform during rush hour. Transport bosses have apologised and agreed to a meeting.

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Lord Blunkett demands action on 'death trap' Tube platforms after 'terrifying' fall

The former home secretary was badly injured when felt his feet fall down the gap between the tube and platform in London.

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Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett blasts London Underground 'death trap' after falling into gap at tube station

Lord Blunkett is calling for action on “death trap” tube platforms after he was injured falling into the gap at Westminster station. The Labour peer, who is blind, called on Transport for London to do more to keep visually impaired people safe. He was getting on a District Line train with his guide dog three weeks ago when his feet slipped. “As I took a step to get on to the tube train I suddenly felt both my feet disappearing down the gap. “In …

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He was getting on a train with his guide dog three weeks ago when his feet slipped and he fell into the gap

Lord Blunkett injured after falling through gap on Tube

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