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Surname
WAKELEY
Forename
John
Day
20
Month
02
Year
1902
Age
55
Occupation
Collier
Mine/Quarry Name
Cwmbran
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd
Location
Upper Cwmbran
County
Monmouthshire
Details of Event
While riding down the endless chain slope with two others a link of the chain broke resulting in the trams running wild for a short distance. He jumped out of the tram and was crushed by the next one following. The other men were not seriously injured. The management alleged that riding was not allowed although it was done with their knowledge.