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Hazleton, PA Train Wreck into Coal Mine, Jan 1896
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by Stu Beitler
WRECK ON THE LEHIGH.
A Passenger Train Precipitated Into the Depths of a Coal Mine.
HAZLETON, Pa., Jan. 21. -- The Lehigh Valley passenger train, in charge of Engineer MICHAEL LONZER and Conductor GEORGE REESE, was precipitated into the depths of a coal mine near this place. LONZER was wedged between the baggage car and the ground and was crushed to death. The fireman, FREDERICK MEYERS, will probably die.
Several passengers were injured, but all were able to walk to this city. Since the wreck the earth has dropped completely into the mines, which are operated by Linderman & Skeer, and steam from the underground cavity is issuing from the hole. Trains were run by way of Beaver Meadow.
Traffic will be blocked for several days, both main tracks being affected. For several years past the road between here and Stockton has been the scene of many cave-ins, and to guard against accidents three watchmen were placed at different points to notify trains of any possible danger.
The Essex County Republican New York 1896-01-23
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!
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