1823 - Barn Accident

A most shocking accident occurred at Sherbrooke on the 12th inst. while erecting a barn on the farm of C. Whircher, Esq. occasioned by part of the frame falling. One fine young man was so much bruised that he expired upon the spot, two were dangerously wounded, and another has an arm so broken as to render amputation necessary, and as this operation cannot take place immediately, there is every reason to fear he will not survive. They are all sons of one unfortunate person by the name of Blodget. Such a scene of real woe was presented on these young men being carried home was never before witnessed.