TRAIN+CRASH

TRAIN CRASH

 At 12 o’clock on the 3rd of April 1884, there was a horrible train crash in between Werribee and little river. The trains involved were a passenger train coming to Geelong from Melbourne, and a goods train coming to Melbourne from Geelong. There were over twenty injuries including broken legs, arms, and ribs. One lady (identity unknown) died at the scene with horrific injures. Another was taken to hospital in a critical state, she passed soon afterwards. The driver on the goods train, Mr. Kitchen, was crushed and killed on impact. And the driver of the passenger train died the next morning in hospital. At first the cause of the tragedy was unknown but after further investigation I have been revealed that Mr. Biddle, the Werribee station master, had left his daughter in charge so that he could attend choir practice. It was she that sent the incorrect telegram that caused the crash. Mr. Biddle was charged but found not guilty of man slaughter. Both the engines were wrecked in the trains, as well as the second class carriage on the passenger train.