Details of the Accident
| Place | Southwaite |
| Date | Saturday 8th November 1851 |
| Railway Company | Lancaster & Carlisle Railway |
| No. of Fatalities | 1 |
| Cause of Accident | Struck by train |
| Description | Victim walked home along railway after drinking in a beershop. It was assumed that he had fallen asleep on the track. |
Sources/Further Reading
- The Times, 18th November 1851
List of Fatalities
The 1 fatalities are listed in the table below together with brief notes of any other information found so far.
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.
| Surname | First Names | Age | Occupation | Residence | Notes | GRO/SR/GRONI/GROIE Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAINS | James | 32 | Labourer | Elephant Inn, Broadfield, WES |