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Abbie Sweetwine

1921–2009

United States

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Abbie Sweetwine (May 28, 1921 – May 7, 2009) was an American nurse remembered for her work during the Harrow and Wealdstone rail crash. In a headline at the time, the Daily Mirror described her as "The Angel of Platform 6".

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