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Details of the Railway Fatal Accident
| Location | Harecastle Tunnel, Staffordshire, England |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, 8th June 1851, p.m. |
| Railway Company | North Staffordshire Railway |
| No. of fatalities | 1 |
| Cause of accident | Fell off engine |
| Description | When the train emerged from the tunnel, the fireman realised that the driver had fallen off. He was later found in the tunnel, badly mutilated and later died of his injuries. |
Sources/Further Reading
- Daily News, 9th June 1851
- Weekly Dispatch, 15th June 1851
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDSWORTH | James | 36 | Train driver |