MOTOR-CYCLIST LOSES LEG
(By Telegraph.) (Special to "The Evening Post.") AUCKLAND, This Day. Injuries so severe that his right leg had to be amputated were received by Samuel Shepherd, 45 years of age, of Mount )3clei>, when a motor-cycle which he was riding collided with a taxi-cab at Epsom yesterday morning. Shepherd, who is a baker employed by Burtons, Ltd., was on his way to work. He was turning into Manukau road when the taxi, which was bound for the city, collided with him. His motor-cycle was carried some yards to the far side of Manukau road.
After being taken to hospital Shepherd underwent an operation and his leg was amputated. His condition is regarded as critical.
Shepherd is a married man with a urge family.
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Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 135, 4 December 1929, Page 13
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