MISHAP TO THE AUCKLAND EXPRESS
THREE CAES OVERTURNED. Bi r Tclegrapli-Prcsß Association. Mnrton, September 20. : Just, a 1! tho Aii-'kUunl express was leaving Miirton for Palmerston tins morning three passenger cars left the line, nnd were overturned and badly smashed.' Tlio accident is supposed to have happened through the rails spread, ing, as thero was no other apparent cause. It is a miracle that no one was hurt, as the cars were full, and they were turned over on their sides. The platforms of the ears were 'broken, and tlio road was also ploughed up. Tlio accident caused a, delay of about two hours. Tlio road will have to be built up round the scene of tlio acciderft, and it is not expected that the damage will be completely repaired till a late hour to-morrow. The Traffic Department o; the Railwaj states fho,t the train eventually left Marlon only an hour nnd a half late.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 306, 22 September 1919, Page 4
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155MISHAP TO THE AUCKLAND EXPRESS Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 306, 22 September 1919, Page 4
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