Section 117. Investigation of accidents  


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  • The commissioner shall investigate
      the cause of all accidents on any railroad or street railroad subject to
      his jurisdiction which result in loss of life or injury  to  persons  or
      property,  and  which in his judgment shall require investigation. Every
      common carrier shall give immediate notice to the commissioner of  every
      accident  happening  upon any line of railroad or street railroad owned,
      operated, controlled or leased by it, in such manner as the commissioner
      may direct.