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Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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On Tuesday last, a hand-car got loose on the Danville railroad at Staunton River Bridge, injuring six workers whose hands and arms were crushed; one, Mr. Tarrar of Halifax, fell 40 feet with severe injuries.
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Staunton River Bridge, Danville Railroad
Event Date
Tuesday Last
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Outcome
six men had hands and arms crushed severely; mr. tarrar fell a distance of forty feet, receiving severe injuries.
Event Details
A hand-car, standing on the up-grade, got loose and went down the inclined plane with great velocity to the bridge, upon the end of which six men were working. To avoid the danger, these men swung themselves over the bridge, holding on by the timbers. The car rushed along, and passing over their hands and arms crushed them severely. One of the number, a Mr. Tarrar, of Halifax, let go his hold, and fell a distance of forty feet.