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Surname
WEBSTER
Forename
Thomas
Day
13
Month
11
Year
1912
Age
15
Occupation
Engine Boy
Mine/Quarry Name
Treeton
Mineral Worked
Coal
Owner
Rothervale Collieries Co. Ltd
Location
Treeton
County
Yorkshire WR
Details of Event
He was standing at the bottom of a rise "herd" while a train of six tubs was being lowered. The first tub became uncoupled, ran uncontrolled for 20 yards, jumped the rails at the curve, and struck him over the heart.