A FIREMAN KILLED.
(By Telegraph.—Press Association.)
CHRISTCHURCH, Sunday
A sad accident occurred last night by which Branchman Benjamin Berry, of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, lost his life. The brigade was called to attend a,small fire at Sydenham. Just after the steam fire engine left the station Berry attempted to mount while in motion. He missed his hold and fell. The hind wheel of tlie engine and reel went over his stomach, mangling him frightfully. He was got into a cab, but expired before reaching the hospital. Deceased was 35 years of age, and leaves a wife and six young children. He was one of the smartest "men of the brigade, of which he had been a member for ten years. He was very energetic in assisting anything for charity. At the inquest to-day a verdict of "Accidental death" was returned, with a rider to the effect that notices should be posted at stations warning firemen not to get on the engines while in motion.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 41, 18 February 1901, Page 4
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