Struck By Pittsburg Express.

“Wright was instantly killed and Samuel Reene seriously injured by being struck by the Pittsburg” after the two men were run down by the train.

Harrisburg, Pa., Nov. 22.- H.H. Wright was instantly killed and Samuel Reene seriously injured by being struck by the Pittsburg express a short distance west of Newport. Mr. Wright was knocked into Buffalo creek, a distance of 30 feet, and was dead when those who saw the accident reached his side. Reene’s injuries received attention from the Pennsylvania railroad physician, after which he was taken to his home.Both men lived at Newport, and were on their way in a one-horse team to Wright’s home to repair a pump. While driving out of the way a limited express eastbound the horse took fright at the Pittsburg express on the track and was run down by the train.

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