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Details of the Railway Fatal Accident
| Location | Yetminster, Dorset, England |
|---|---|
| Date | Friday, 29th September 1865 |
| Railway Company | Great Western Railway |
| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Cause of accident | Hit by train |
| Description | Freight train became divided. Victim remained with rear portion. He was struck by the returning engine and was later found between the rails. |
Sources/Further Reading
- The Dorset County Chronicle, 5th October 1865
- Western Gazette, 6th October 1865
List of Fatalities
1 of the 1 fatalities have been identified so far. They are listed in the table below together with brief notes on any other information that has been found.
The last column shows the General Register Office (England and Wales), Statutory Register (Scotland), General Register Northern Ireland or Civil Registration for Ireland reference where this has been identified (this reference can be used to order a copy of the official death certificate).
| Surname | First Name | Age | Occupation | Residence | Notes | GRO/SR/GRONI/GROIE Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIPS | William | 37 | Under train guard | Swindon | 1865/Dec Dorchester 05A 233 |