Article from the Newcastle Chronicle, 6^th July 1900

Inquest and Verdict

The inquest into the causes of the death of Robt. Hankinson and Thos. Watson, who lost their lives in South Elswick Colliery was resumed and concluded at Benwell yesterday afternoon.

The evidence showed that the inrush of water, which led to the death of the men, came from workings which were unknown.

It was agreed that the sudden inrush of water on 4th May caused the men's death, and the jury were unanimously of opinion that there was not the slighest reflection upon the management.