Bargain Hunt auctioneer Charles Hanson found himself in an embarrassing predicament after becoming trapped in a train toilet. He took to social media to plead for assistance, posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) while stuck on a Derby to London service.
"I'M STUCK IN THE LOO," he wrote. "If anyone is on the Derby train to London.. can you let me out the toilet? the door won’t open & I’m stuck." In the video, he could be heard banging on the door and asking fellow passengers for help. He added: "If one is on the delayed 17.46 train to London but I'm locked in the loo.... If anyone is on the train and can help, I would be grateful."
East Midlands Railway eventually responded after being alerted by a follower. The company said: "I believe I've managed to track the train down based off of the video posted - I have contacted the Train Manager on board, and asked that they take a look and set him free." Hanson later confirmed he had been released, thanking former politician Edwina Currie for her concern.
Some social media users were less sympathetic, with one joking: "The buttons have a smell sensor. Once the stench of your number 2 has gone, the doors will open." Another quipped: "I bet you were a little flushed, not very convenient."
