8 DECEMBER 1855, Page 10

An accident occurred on the North Kent line of railway

about six o'clock last evening. A train proceeding from Woolwich split in two just at the' junction of the Bricklayer's Arms branch with the North Kent. The en- gine, tender, and three carriages, ran on to the branch ; the remainder dashed against the wall which divides the two lines. Three or four car- riages were broken, and four persons severely hurt. The accident is attributed to " the misconception or carelessness of a switchman."