On Saturday last, an explosion of firedamp occurred at the Lower Spring Pit, belonging to the Lilleshall Company. It seems that two men went down into the pit to complete some “holeing” they had left unfinished the day before; they were followed by a boy, who carried in his hand a lighted candle. He was about to light another candle when an explosion took place. One of the men and the lad were suffocated, and when brought up were quite dead. The other man had a narrow escape for his life. The inquest was adjourned.