MINING FATALITY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 26, 13 January 1912, Page 6

MINING FATALITY.

FURTHER DETAILS. (Per Press Association i Thames, January 12. When the rescuers, Alexander and Herival, went into the level they saw the bodies of Guy and Crawley. It was evident that the latter had made a gallant though unsuccessful attempt to rescue his mate. Guy was almost spent and Crawley was in a similar condition. He maintained a determined hold on Guy, who was lying on hiis hack. He was holding the latter’s head and shoulders up as though endeavouring to protect him from the deadly foe that held both almost in death’s grip. Alexander secured Guy and Herival did a similar duty to Crawley. The latter recovered when brought to the surface hut the former was too far spent. The only one then missing was Williams. Herival and Alexander again searched the level. They could discover no trace of Williams until they went into a short drive loading to the magazine. Here Williams was found lying face downwards. It was evident that he had tripped over some obstacle and had fallen. Had he gone onward and kept to the level proper his life would probably have been saved. Both victims are married men. Guy leaves several children.' Adams is able to leayd'the hospital.' Crawley, who nearly lost his life trying to save Guy, may leavfe to-day. AH the rescued men are in a weak condition.