The village of Crawford experienced a significant incident on the fateful day of April 2nd 1909, an accident that left an indelible mark on its history.

Unforeseen circumstances led to a derailment on the main line, resulting from a malfunctioning crank axle on the engine of an express train.

While the outcome of the incident was fortunate in that no lives were lost, ten individuals sustained injuries.

The site of the accident was in close proximity to Crawford Station, a place once bustling with the comings and goings of trains and travellers.

In a curious turn of events, the tale of this unfortunate accident swiftly captured the attention of the public, eventually finding its way onto a postcard.

This particular postcard, sent from Crawford on May 7th  1909, depicted the aftermath of the incident.