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Date:	2nd January 1891
Colliery:	North Beechburn
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Cause:	Crushed by tubs
Lives Lost:	1
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Fatal Accident in North Bitchburn Colliery

Robert Wilson, middle-aged, residing in Valley Terrace, Howden-le-Wear, met his death in a shocking manner on Friday in the North Bitchburn Colliery. Wilson was going "inbye" to work about ten o'clock, when he was met by a set of tubs coming out. Though there are plenty of manholes all along the way, Wilson had not managed to get into one and the result was that he was terribly mauled. Deceased lost his wife eight years ago. He now leaves two young boys to mourn his death.

Source: Auckland Times & Herald, 8th January, 1891

See also: a1891-07

	Wilson, Robert, aged 45, Hewer, while going in-bye he was run over by the engine set, although warned to get into a refuge hole close by
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