§ Mr. THORNEasked the Home Secretary whether he has received a report in connection with the scenic railway accident at the Kursaal, Southend-on-Sea; and whether he can state the number of persons injured and the cause of the accident?
§ Mr. LLOYDA report has been obtained from the chief constable. A breakage in the friction rail of the track, on which three cars were running at intervals, caused the rail to foul the friction rail of one of the cars, thus bringing it to a standstill. Whilst stationary, this car was run into by the car following it. Seven persons, all of whom were in the overtaking car—the424W passengers in the stationary car having alighted—were injured. Six of these were able to leave after treatment on the spot.