inquest
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The inquest heard that Devon Locke, a Scottish Power engineer, had been dispatched to the area to investigate after the supply had been tripped.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Col Watson said several faults with the armoured vehicles were known about, but he told the inquest that these had not meant the vehicle should have been taken out of service.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
The armoured vehicle was stationary for between 38 and 43 seconds after the collision, the inquest heard, as soldiers shouted "wait" and horns sounded.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
A built-in alarm system, which would have sounded a noise and shown a light to indicate the rear doors were open, did not work as a wire was broken, the inquest was told.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Jan came to the stand and said what he had said at the inquest.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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