NP, SS 11/5/1861

From the Staunton Spectator {Staunton, Va.}
 
November 5, 1861
  
   A collision occurred on the {Virginia} Central road on Saturday, near Bumpass' Turnout, by the mail train running into a standing freight train. The mail engine was thrown from the track and two cars were badly smashed. John Harton, engineer, was slightly injured.

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