Conductor Rowland
Killed, Three Brakemen Injured in Freight Wreck at Tarboro
Tarboro, Dec. 17—Monday night at 10:35 o’clock, extra
freight train No. 97 wrecked in the city limits of Tarboro, killing conductor
W.N. Rowland and injuring three brakemen, two seriously.
The train was headed south, coming into Tarboro, and wrecked
immediately after it had cross Tar River. The switch was set right, and the
engine and 28 cars passed over without accident. It was presumably thrown under
the train by an unknown part, as the switch lock was found out of place and on
the ground.
The cab was thrown in Beer House siding, striking some other
cars, demolishing the cab, overturning the stove and setting fire to the cars.
Conductor Rowland died on the way to a hospital. Brakeman
J.P. Galloway was badly injured about the head and shoulders, and Brakeman R.C.
Bogart was badly injured about the feet and legs. Both are under special
treatment at Edgecombe General Hospital. Brakeman E.W. Rigsby was slightly
injured about the legs and head. The latter received medical attention and went
home Monday night.
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