CAR WRECKED BY TRAIN.
COLLISION ON LEVEL CROSSING. Christcnurcb, February 8. The Culverden-Christchurch train ran into a motor-car driven by Hugh Henderson, a returned soldier settler, at a level crossing near Ashley township this evening. The car was struck with great force, swung right round. and hurled against a fence a complete wreck. Henderson and his father, who was riding with him, scrambled out of the wreckage without injury other than a few bruises and scratches on the face. The car was only bought a week ago. It was insured in the Yorkshire office for £350.
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Otaki Mail, 9 February 1923, Page 2
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