THE RAILWAY HORROR.
TOTAL CASUALTIES. 43 KILLED, 145 INJURED. Melbourne, Yesterday. Definite figures are now available of the exact number of casualties in the railway accident. They are as follows:—Total dead 43, seriously injured 45, slightly injured 100. The driver of the Bendigo train has been driving for 30-years, and is one of the most capable men in the service. He is almost distracted over the disaster. The driver of the second engine felt the brakes go on, but they were suddenly released again and the traiu bounded forward on its errand of destruction. Bitter comments are made on the utter want of preparedness of the Department to cope with the accident! It took an hour and threequarters after the summons to get a relief train away. It is believed the compensation will cost the Government £120,000.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 394, 23 April 1908, Page 5
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137THE RAILWAY HORROR. Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 394, 23 April 1908, Page 5
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