ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1726, 18 April 1913, Page 6

ACCIDENTS AND FATALITIES.

© SERIOUS TEAM ACCIDENT. At about half-past eight last evening a rather serious tram accident occurred on Lambton Quay. From the particulars supplied by Hie police, it seems that as a man named John Dillon was crossing the Quay opposite the National Hotel he was knocked down by a tram bound for Lambton Station. Just as he fell he was struck a second time by a Nowtownbound car, going in the opposite direction. The injured man -was conveyed to the National Hotel, where he was attended by Dr. Henry, and later removed to the hospital. He was found to bo suffering from concussion of the brain, and was badly bruised about, the head and face. PAINFUL INJURY. On Wednesday afternoon a single man named John Mullins (a recent arrival from Ireland), whilst engaged on surface work at the Pctone Workshops, accidentally got his hand in the way of a heavy sledge-hammer, and had the fingers crushed badly. He was removed to the Hospital, where it was found necessary to amputate a finger.

SAD ACCIDENT AT MARTON. (By Telcerapli.—Special OorrespondenM Wanganui, April 17. The injuries sustained on tho railway crossing at Marton yesterday by Mr. Broad, of tho firm of Brice, Broad, and Co., terminated fatally to-duy. Deceased was motor-cvcling along the Wellington Road, and it is presumed that ho could not have seen the New Plymouth express approaching. In pulling up, or perhaps in trying to get over in front of the train, the engine struck him, and the injuries sustained were very severe. Mr. Broad was, a well-known athlete, having taken part iiialnio.-l. every form of sport. Tn tennis circles he was regarded as one of the. best exponents of tho game in the district. He was alsi a cricketer of abilitv—a fine bowler, a good batsman, and an 'active member of the Marlon Cricket Club. Ho was one of Marton/s bet-known ami highly-respected citizen?, and the unfortunate occurrence, caused a very painful sensation m the district, lie was 37 years of age, married, and was the fourth 'son of Hie lale .Judge Lowtlier Broad. PATHETIC CASE. (By Tclcsraph—Prcsa Association.) Duncdin, April 17. The body of the old man who was found in the bush near Port Chalmers Cemetery has been identified as that of Robert' Cole, aged 77, who worked for Mr. Nisbet, painter, whose employment he left on Novembei 30. Without, saying where ho was going he left the Glasgow Rcstaitrant a few days before Christmas saying) that he would return in a week. A letter addressed to him -at the -restaurant was opened by the superintendent of police. It was from his sister who lives at Portsmouth, England, and contained a Christmas card. "Remember you may meet with an accident any day. Remember the Ocean Accident Corporation's Leader Policy covers all accidents and 50 diseases. Remember to take out a Policy To-day— Advt.