Rutland Daily Herald 10-21-1876
Accident at Danby
John Donovan, a brakeman on Conductor Scriven's train, due here
at 8:40 p.m. over the Harlem Extension, was seriously injured at Danby
yesterday afternoon. He got down between two freight cars while the
train was on the switch, to remove the shackle pin for the purpose
of leaving a car on the sidetrack. When he removed the pin the train started
up suddenly and threw him upon the track. Three cars passed over
over him before he could be rescued. When picked up it was apparent he was
seriously injured but to what extent could not then be ascertained. Dr.
Whipple of Danby was called to attend him and thought
it would be necessary to amputate one of his legs. As soon as
possible he was placed on the train and brought to Rutland accompanied
by Dr. Whipple. Arrived here Dr. Hanrahan was called to attend him
and he called in consultation Dr. Pond. The young man was taken to his home,
where he now lies in a very critical condition. The physicians found on
extremities the the muscles and tissues of both legs from the knees up
were crushed and bruised to a jelly but no bones were broken. A
latest accounts he had not rallied from the shock and it was
impossible to tell what might be the result of his injuries; but in any
case they are serious. The physicians were unable to tell last night
whether he was injured internally or not.
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