STATEMENTS OF SURVIVORS,

MB HEBBEBT HODOKINSON'S STATEMENT. I TRAVELLED in the first-class smoking carriage. Nothing of any note transpired in the journey from Brighton till after iuch nlond was passed. The oscillation appeared greater than usual, and this continued till the crossing bridge opposite the Mel bourne cricket ground was passed. Here the vibration reached an alarming degree, till the carriages commenced' to bump and shake very much. The passengers inside at once conjectured that an accident Was about to follow, and instantly com menced to open the windows. I rushed to the door and made several ineffectual efforts to force it open, to communicate with the guard, but it was jammed. During tuis time the speed of the train I believe was increasing, and everybody stood up ready for the accident. The Jolimont gates were passed just as I was trying to open the door, and immediately afterwards a terrific crash followed, and the next thins; I remember was. being thrown with great force out of the window into a pool of water some ten or twelve yards from the line of railway. I scrambled on to my feet, looked around and found three carriages thrown clean off the line. I observed Mr Jenkins caught by the leg and hanging partially out of the window. I at once went to his assistance and extri cated him from his awkward position. Both he and 1 then turned our attention to those in the carraiges, and we managed to drag Mr Kits out of the smoking carraige. We next found Mr Edwards (Wright and Ed wards), and pulled him out. He had seve ral cuts about the face. By this time one or two others managed to scramble out. I then searched for my brother, and after wards found him endeavouring to crawl out of a hole in the side of the carriage. I got into the carriage with great diffi culty, and found Mr Colin M'Kellar with his head thrown back and his throat caught between a splinter, in the most extraordinary manner. How he came into that position was simply a miracle, as he could not if he had tried have got into it. He appeared to be choking, and I crawled towards him and wrenched the obstacle away, and by this means relieved him. 