The Severn Tunnel train collision in 1991 was caused by a signaling error and the negligence of the sprinter train driver. The sprinter train entered the tunnel at a high speed after its signal incorrectly showed it was clear, and it collided with the slower high speed train inside the tunnel. The collision injured 183 people and seriously injured 5. The accident investigation found issues with the signal voltage and the response of S&T technicians to the malfunctioning signal contributed to the accident.