Date: 11/12/2015

AN elderly man needed oxygen as he was stretchered off a commuter train bursting at the seams because of the Forth Road Bridge closure. Passengers claimed the man fainted as a direct result of conditions on the three-carriage train taking commuters from Fife to Edinburgh. Witnesses spoke of unbearable heat aboard the train and many took off coats and jackets despite the December chill. Some were forced to sit on tables. The drama happened at 7.50am near South Gyle in Edinburgh.

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Forth Road Bridge: man collapses on packed train

Scotsman

AN elderly man needed oxygen as he was stretchered off a commuter train bursting at the seams because of the Forth Road Bridge closure.