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Analysis of Accidents, etc., for the year ended 31st December, 1950.
1950. 1949.
Collisions between vehicles, cycles, etc.181 130
PEDESTRIANS KNOCKED DOWN BY—
(1) Motor Cycles37 29
(2) Lorries 23 21
(3) Motor Cars 84 92
(4) Pedal Cycles 42 36
(5) Public Service Vehicles 15 31
(6) Horse and Cart 3 -
(7) Tradesman's Barrow 1 -[
(8) Auto-cycle 1 -
206 209
INJURIES SUSTAINED BY FALLING—
(1) In the Street 99 107
(2) In the Home 195 126
(3) From vehicles, cycles, etc.157 180
(4) Down Stairs 49 50
500 463
WORKS ACCIDENTS—
(1) Lifting 4 -
(2) Caught in Machinery 38 18
(3) Crushed by Heavy Objects 55 21
(4) Falling 73 69
(5) Knocked Down by Vehicles 10 2
(6) Burns and Scalds 10 15
(7) Falling from Height 47 25
(8) Miscellaneous Accidents 47 88
284 238
ACCIDENTS IN PUBLIC PLACES—
(1) Theatres, Cinemas and Public Halls 30 23
(2) Swimming Pools 22 -
(3) Fairs 3 -
(4) Railway Stations 44 16
(5) Sports Grounds -12
(6) Recreation Grounds 50 56
(7) Public Houses 32 4
(8) Shops 88 30
269 141
MISCELLANEOUS ACCIDENTS (Unclassifiable) ... 153 374
DEATHS—
(1) Certified at Hospital 40 51
(2) Certified at Scene of Accidents or Illness 19 7
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