When was it published?

October 14, 1854 in Plymouth Advertiser

Foreign News October 14, 1854

Plymouth Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Railway Accidents, Transport Safety

Q: What keywords are associated?

Railway Accidents, Great Britain, 1854 Statistics, Killed Injured, Railway Servants, Passengers

Plymouth, Huron County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

During the six months ending June 30, 1854, 100 persons were killed and 116 injured on Great Britain's 7,813 miles of railway. Of the killed, 22 due to unavoidable causes and 40 from misconduct; 38 non-passengers/servants killed on tracks. Injuries in similar proportions.

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During the six months ending June 30th, 1854, there were 100 persons killed and 116 injured, on the 7,813 miles of railway in Great Britain. Of those killed, 22 (3 passengers and 19 railway servants) owing their deaths to causes beyond their control, and 40 (4 passengers and 36 railway servants) in consequence of their own misconduct or carelessness.

Thirty-eight persons, not passengers or servants, were killed while walking on or crossing railway tracks. The proportion of those injured was in about a like proportion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Railway Accidents Transport Safety

What keywords are associated?

Railway Accidents Great Britain 1854 Statistics Killed Injured Railway Servants Passengers

Where did it happen?

Great Britain

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Great Britain

Event Date

Six Months Ending June 30th, 1854

Outcome

100 killed (22 beyond control: 3 passengers, 19 servants; 40 misconduct: 4 passengers, 36 servants; 38 non-passengers/servants on tracks), 116 injured (proportions similar to killed)

Event Details

Statistics on railway accidents: 100 killed and 116 injured on 7,813 miles of railway. Breakdowns by cause and status provided.