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Surname
LANGSTON
Forename
Albert
Day
20
Month
04
Year
1905
Age
37
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Maritime Level
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Great Western Colliery Co. Ltd
Location
Pontypridd
County
Glamorganshire
Details of Event
Deceased and another collier were walking out at the end of their shift when he was overtaken by a journey of trams filled with coal. He was warned by his companion that the journey was close to them, but replied ‘All right’ and continued to walk out. His companion against warned him, got into a manhole, and then saw deceased run over. The roadway was of good size and provided with sufficient manholes. The speed of the journey was about 7 miles per hour.