Mechanics arranged accident (9)

I believe the answer is:

mischance

'accident' is the definition.
(mischance is a kind of accident)

'mechanics arranged' is the wordplay.
'arranged' indicates an anagram.
'mechanics' is an anagram of 'MISCHANCE'.

(Other definitions for mischance that I've seen before include "Unfortunate business" , "Ill fortune" , "Unfortunate occurrence" , "Misadventure, mishap" , "Bad luck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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