PINNED UNDER CAR
MISHAP WHILE BETXG TOWED. DAKGAVILLE, January 9. Last evening a five-seater car, the occupants of which were Mr J. C. Ward, of Waimana, Bay of Plenty, Mr ja. D. Ward, his wife and mother, experienced engine trouble in Waipoua Forest. Help was sent from Donnelly’s Crossing, and the lady members of the party were transferred to the rescuring car, the male members remaining in the disabled car with Mr B. D. Ward at the wheel. Things went well till Katui was reached, when the tow rope became entangled in part of the wheel, and the car went over a steep bank, pinning Mr .J. O. Ward underneath. 11c was extricated, and a doctor was sent out from Dargaville to attend to his injuries. He was brought to -Dargaville to-day by train, and taken to
the hospital for an X-ray examination. The extent of his injuries is not yet known. Mr R. D. YVrird. the other occupant was not injured.
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Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1929, Page 6
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