A Narrow Escape.
(UNITkD-PRKSS ASSOCIATION.") Christchurcu, Wednesday. A narrow escape from a serious accident occm-red on the northern line yes terdny ivfternoon. Tim approach to the bridge over Stewart's Qully had- been washed away ; f or a distance of one -anti a half chains, leaving a chasm 20ft deep, over which the line hung suspended. The goods train, which left Kaiapoi nt 2.20 p tn., was close to tlfe bridge, when two young men, named Dauthain and Steward, signalled to the driver I o stop. He pulled up the train, which consisted of. 20 loaded waggons,- when close to the bridge, and' an accident was just averted. The railway employes have set to work to repair the breach, but traffic is still interrupted this morning. ' .
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1661, 18 March 1886, Page 4
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125A Narrow Escape. Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1661, 18 March 1886, Page 4
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