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Of the 396 bodies received in the Public Mortuary, 44 were brought directly by
ambulance, 156 were brought from local hospitals, having died within 24 hours of
admission, and 196 were brought from home by undertakers on the Coroner's instructions.
53 deaths were from other than natural causes and details are given hereunder
Road Accidents
Pedestrians 9
Pedal Cyclists 3
Motor Cyclists 2
Motorists 1
Home Accidents
Due to falls 7
Due to burns 1
Due to asphyxia
following a fire 1
Industrial Accidents
Dock workers 2
Factory workers 1
Industrial Diseases
Asbestosis 2
Suicides and Open Verdicts
Coal Gas Poisoning 14
Hanging 3
Overdose of Drugs 3
Other Causes 3
Manslaughter 1
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