Yorkshire Telegraph and Star 1st November 1913
SHEFFIELD FATALITY
Engine Driver Killed by Express.
A terrible accident occurred on the Great Central Railway
last evening, as a result of which William Shenton (56), of 105, Vale Road. Parkwood Springs,
Sheffield, an engine-driver in the employ of the Company, lost his life. It
appears that shortly after 5.30 pm. deceased left the engine which he had been
driving, and was walking on the permanent way on his way home. When near
Bridgehouses, he was knocked down by the Liverpool to Sheffield express. He was
thrown violently against in stone wall at the side of the railroad, and shockingly
injured. Help was soon forthcoming. The Fire Brigade ambulance was telephoned
for, and he was removed with all speed to the Sheffield Royal Infirmary where
it was found that he had sustained fractured skull and fractured ribs. Despite
medical aid, he expired shortly after admission. Deceased tragic end is greatly
regretted by his fellow workmen, by whom he was held in high esteem.
