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At the Conway station of the Chester and Holyhead railway on Wednesday, it was deemed necessary to join another first-class carriage to the train. The porters were in the act of pushing the carriage across the down line, when the express train from Chester was observed to be coming at full speed. The men, to avoid the danger, left the carriage, and, as it afterwards appeared, before it was quite clear of the line. Mr. Stephenson, in company with a friend, Mr. Lee, had previously seated himself in the vehicle. In a few seconds the Chester express train came up at a great speed ; the engine caught the projecting corner of the carriage, throwing the whole about a yard from the rails, and smashing the wheels, glass doors, and a portion of the framework. Immediately after the concussion Mr. Stephenson was seen descending the steps, and was observed to fall on his back. It was found that he was much stunned, and rendered almost unconscious by the shock and fall, but in a short time was able to walk. Next morning he left for Chester. Mr. Lee was not injured. Seeing the train approach, he pressed his back and feet to the sides of the carriage, and escaped.

 

Name	Age	Occupation	Notes
Lee, —
Stephenson, Robert		Engineer	Whos Who Page