NP, WJ 6/11/1862

From the Wilmington Journal
June 11, 1862
 
Smashed Up
   A frightful Railroad collision occurred between Thomasville and High Point {on the North Carolina RR} last Thursday afternoon, by which one man was killed, and one of the trains was broken to pieces. It was caused by the return train which brought Yankee prisoners, in the morning. The officers on board of it ran against express orders, as we learn, and in utter disregard of consequences. They left Thomasville only a few minutes before the regular train South was due, and were so notified there. The collision occurred very shortly afterwards. About $30,000 worth of property was destroyed by it.
   Accidents on this road have become fearfully common, and often the result of carelessness. An example of severe punishment would doubtless do much towards correcting the evil, and we shall not be surprised to hear of one rather summary made, unless there is a change for the better.
Salisbury Watchman, 9th inst.

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