SMOKE FUMES
MISHAP ON TRAIN.
ENGINE DRIVER AND FIREMAN OVERCOME.
Press Association—By Telcgraph.— Oopyri gilt. Australian and N.Z. Press Association.
SYDNEY, August 17. A remarkable railway incident occurred near Murruruudi.
A goods train after passing through; a lengthy tunnel rushed down the decline beyond, apparently out o£ control. The guard applied the emergency brake, and with difficulty brought the train to a standstill. An investigation disclosed that the driver and fireman were unconscious, having been overcome by smoko fumes whilo passing through tho tunnel. An hour elapsed before they were able to resume duty. The prompt action of tho guard averted l a certain disaster.
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Evening Star, Issue 18715, 18 August 1924, Page 5
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105SMOKE FUMES Evening Star, Issue 18715, 18 August 1924, Page 5
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