The Archive · 1925

ANOTHER P. & 0. LINER

London, Aug..6.

The P. & 0. liner Rajputana (16,000 tons) was launched at Greetiock to-day—Reuter. greene was increased by three of the coaches etching fire. The fre was] extinguished thanks to the splendid work of the fire brigade, Death Roll Rising The death roll in connexion with the railway disaster reported yester hus now renched 11, whilst the condition of five others ix considered very serious, Others are considered be out of danger, The scones were very distressing.

Mutilated bodies at present ar being taken to the hospital and the mortuary, Gangs of men are busily engaged clearing the track and it jx hoped that normal traffic will be restored by noon to-day.

Minister of Public Works, declares that it is imposss present to muke precise regarding the responsibil. the names of all the injures} y of whom are only very slightly hurt and who after wa left for Paris after having their wounds dressed.

The Minister says he has ordered the release of the driver after an examination by the doctor, who makes reservations regarding the mental condition. The rer, who had w good record, was found wandering along the track stupefied, apparently having lod his reason.—Reuter.

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