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| Date: | 9th October 1843 |
| Colliery: | Pasture Hill |
| Cause: | Inundated |
| Lives Lost: | 7 |
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A Colliery Accident
On Monday last a serious accident occurred at the Pasture Hill Colliery, whereby seven individuals lost their lives by a sudden influx of water. All those who were in the other parts of the workings escaped, with the exception of one man, who hastened to warn his fellow-workmen of their danger, but, before he could return, his retreat was cut off by the depth the water had gained. Mr. Bellamy, of North Sunderland, and the trustees of Bamborough, sent their men to aid in reducing the depth of water and rendering every possible assistance. The names of the sufferers are :— Men — R. Cochrane, John Arkle, Donald Campbell, and John Arkle. Boys — Nicholas Mather, James Stephens and Peter Gallagher.
Source: The Times, 19th October, 1843
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Arkle, John | |
Arkle, John | |
Campbell, Donald | |
Cochrane, R. M. | |
Gallagher, Peter, aged boy | |
Mather, Nicholas, aged boy | |
Stephens, James, aged boy | |
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| 19 Oct 1843 | A Colliery Accident (The Times) |
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