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Page: 95. Name: W H Lewis. Occupation: Mineral Brakesman. Place of accident: Llantrisant...

Catalogue reference: RAIL 684/120/168

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This record is about the Page: 95. Name: W H Lewis. Occupation: Mineral Brakesman. Place of accident: Llantrisant... dating from 1919 Aug 23 in the series Taff Vale Railway Company. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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RAIL 684/120/168
Date
1919 Aug 23
Description

Page: 95.

Name: W H Lewis.

Occupation: Mineral Brakesman.

Place of accident: Llantrisant (Taff Vale) Goods Yard, Glamorgan.

Injury: Broken arm, fractured thigh and internal injuries.

Details of accident: As a wagon was proceeding to a siding with wagons to attach to its train, Lewis got on to the engine step and was crushed between the engine and the end wagon on the main line which was standing near the crossing.

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The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
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RAIL 684

Taff Vale Railway Company

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