NP, MT 9/3/1864

From the Macon (Ga.) Telegraph
 
September 3, 1864
 
Collision on the M. & W. Railroad
   Two trains collided on the Macon & Western Railroad yesterday, a little above Barnesville, demolishing five cars and both locomotives pretty completely. The down train was loaded with wounded soldiers, and, wee learn that several lives were lost, but we were unable to get particulars before going to press. This is one of those unfortunate accidents which, though much we may regret is unavoidable in times of such emergency as the present, even on roads conducted with the ability and success which have characterized the operations of this road under its present management.

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