EXETER DISASTER.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144359, 25 March 1914, Page 3

EXETER DISASTER.

VERDICT AT INQUEST. BT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT. . SYDNEY, March 24. The inquest on tho Exeter railway accident has concluded. Tho jury returned a verdict that tho accident was caused hv the driver, Irwin, overrunning tlie home signal when at danger, and added a rider that loop lines should be lengthened to accommodate any train, or that a refuge siding should be made at either end. More precautions were necessary in foggy weather. Irwin, has boon committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter, and released on £2OO bail.