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Surname
DAVID
Forename
William
Day
12
Month
11
Year
1908
Age
31
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Celynen
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Newport, Abercarn, Black Vein Steam Coal Co. Ltd
Location
Abercarn
County
Monmouthshire
Details of Event
Crushed by corner of tram against timbers as he was trying to pass at the side. The trains were afterwards found off the rails, which is a frequent cause of accident, and will continue to be so until a definite and sufficient space at the side of the tram is specified by the rules. (Horse haulage).