Motor Truck Hurled a Chain
CROSSING COLLISION; DRIVER INJURED. Per Press Association. WHANGAREI, Feb. 12. A half-ton truck driven by William Heather, a married man, of Otaika road, Whangurei, struck the north express at the Kensington level crossing this morning. The truck was completely wrecked, tho main body being hurled for more than a chain.
Heather was admitted to the Wliangarei Hospital in a serious condition, suffering from a fracture of the base of the skull and severe facial injuries. He was deeply unconscious on admission and hi 3 condition was considered grave.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 37, 13 February 1937, Page 8
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