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Details of the Railway Fatal Accident
| Location | Southwaite, Westmorland, England |
|---|---|
| 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
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAINS | James | 32 | Labourer | Elephant Inn, Broadfield |