Accidents & Fatalities
Christchurch, February 17
A sad accident occurred last night, by which Branch man Berry, of the Christchurch Fire Brigade, lost hia life. The brigade was called to attend a small lire at Sydenham. Just after the Deluge (steamer) left the station Mr Berry attempted to mount the engine while it was in motion. He his hold and fell. The bach . heel of the engine and me reel went over his stomach, mangling him frightfully. Mr Berry was got into a cab, but expired before reaching the hospital.
At the inquest on the body to day, the jury returned a verdict of “accidental death,” adding a rider to the effect that notices should be posted at the fire, brigade stations warning firemen not to get on engines while they are in motion. mamaaasammmm^ammm
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 110, 19 February 1901, Page 3
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134Accidents & Fatalities Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 110, 19 February 1901, Page 3
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