Pakakeriki Railway Accident.
JURY'S VERDICT. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] WELLINGTON, This Day. At the resumed inquest on the bodj of Miss Power, who was killed 011 the train by a falling rock, evidence was given that the spot from where the boulder fell was 350 feet above the rail level, and about 010 feet horizontally. Expert witnesses stated in their opinion the spot where the accident occurred was not considered dangerous.
The jury returned the following verdict:—"That we have come to the decision that it was a ca.se of pure misadventure. The jury having visited the spot are of opinion thwt there are some stones liable to come down, but are not able to make any recommendation as to their removal."
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 February 1911, Page 3
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120Pakakeriki Railway Accident. Horowhenua Chronicle, 22 February 1911, Page 3
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