ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 12580, 29 September 1908, Page 5

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Inquest

6 (Por United Press Association).' DUNEDIN, September 28

An inquest on the body of Thomas Carr, aged 24 years, who died as the result of injuries sustained in consequence of an explosion on the Moana at Port Chalmers on September Ist, opened" to-day. No evidence was given as to how the explosion occurred, but statements were made to the effect "that a tin containing, a gallon or a gallon and a half of benzine was in the storeroom at the time. The tin was labelled: "Do not handle; benzine; dangerous." There were two small holes in the top of the tin.

Medical evidence showed that Carr's death was due to septic absorption following burns >and cellulitis. y The inquest was adjourned for a week to secure the evidence of Nicol, who is still suffering from injuries received at the time of the explosion.

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