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Surname
EVANS
Forename
David
Day
26
Month
08
Year
1925
Age
65
Occupation
Roadman
Mine/Quarry Name
Blaenhirwaun
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
S.R. Anthracite Collieries Ltd
Location
Cross Hands
County
Carmarthenshire
Details of Event
Empty trams at top of dip had been pushed there by hitcher who forgot to put rope on. Trams accelerated and became derailed and caught him - fractured thigh and pelvis. Died 28th October.