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Surname
JACOB
Forename
Abram
Day
06
Month
10
Year
1905
Age
55
Occupation
Rider
Mine/Quarry Name
Aberdare Merthyr
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Marquis of Bute
Location
Hirwaun
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased’s body was found lying between the rails, a journey of trams laden with coal and rubbish having passed over him. He was probably riding on the shackle between the fourth and fifth tram, and fell off. The speed was 5 miles per hour, and the dip 3 in. per yard. The road was 9ft. high and 9ft. wide.