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Train driver who hit goat gets £35,000

A train driver who suffered psychological injury after his train struck and killed a goat that had strayed on to the line has received £35,000 compensation for the shock and trauma and subsequent loss of pension and free/discounted travel. The driver’s compensation claim was backed by train drivers’ union ASLEF.

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