| From the Western Democrat (Charlotte,
N.C.) |
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| February 18, 1862 |
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| Serious Accident |
| A serious accident occurred on
the North Carolina Railroad, about 10 miles from this place, between
Query's Turnout and Harrisburg station, on the morning of Wednesday last
about day-light. The freight and accommodation train, which left the
Depot here on that morning, came in collision with the Express Train
coming this way, both trains running with considerable speed at the time
of the occurrence. A large number of soldiers were on the Express train,
returning home on furlough -- mostly members of Georgia and South
Carolina Regiments. No one was killed but several were slightly injured,
and four or five seriously. Saml H Dean, of the 23d Georgia Regiment,
from Union county, Ga., had his ankle so badly crushed that amputation
was necessary; Marion Williams, of the same Regiment, had his leg
broken; Joe Williams, brakeman, had a leg broken; Alben Shaller,
baggage-master, had his ankle seriously injured, but not broken. Col.
Judd, of Alabama, and his servant, were both badly bruised. All the
wounded were brought to this place, and were promptly attended to by
Drs. Fox, Taylor, Gregory and Pritchard. The unfortunate soldiers are at
Mr Elms' Hotel, where they will have to remain until able to travel. Mr.
J. A. Fox collected from the citizens a subscription of $120 for the
benefit of the injured soldiers. |
| It is miraculous that many
were not instantly killed. The trains were badly damaged, several of the
cars being smashed to pieces. |
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