RAMARAMA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 494, 6 January 1920, Page 2

RAMARAMA.

ACCIDENT ON KERN'S HILL

The necessity of improving the grade on Kern's Hill at Kama Kama, was vividly emphasised on Sunday evening, December 28th, 1919, whon a very serious accident, that may have proved fatal, occurred to Mr and Mrs Kerns, Mr and Mrs Hlton King, and Mrs Walker. On tae evening in question the party were returning home from church in a buggy driven by Mr George Kerns Everything went well until the vehicle was descending the gradient The horse was unable to hold the buggy, and commenced to career down the hill at an increased speed The rear wheels struck a large boulder on the side of the ro%d, throwing the occupants of the back seat, Mr and Mrs King and Mrs Walker, heavily to the ground. Mr and Mrs Kerns miraculously man aged to remain in the front seat, but the horse continued its escapade, and eventually Mr Kerns managed to bring it to a standstill about a quarter of a mile frf.ru the bottom of the hill, after it rail-less bridge. iTpon pulling up, Mrs Kerns alighted from the vehicle, which was damaged and returned to the scene of the mishap, while her husband journeyed to his h -use about a quarter of a mile further on, for the purpose of getting a trap to convey the injured passengers home. Upon arriving at the scene, Mrs Kerns found Mrs Walker shaken, but unhurt, but her daughter, Mrs King and the latter's husband were unconscious. The injured persons wre taken homo to Mr Kerns' residence and medical aid summoned. Dr A. W. P. Bronkfield of Papakura arrived, and found Mrs King had received severe cuts and bruises about the head, while she also su itained a badly crushed hand. Her wristlet watch was forced into she wrist, and her two rings dettroyed practically beyond recognition. The injuries to Mrs King's head necessitated the insertion of 41 stitches, while her hand also received treitment. At the time of writing the unfortunate lady's condition was improving, and was able to got out of her bed for a short time daily, but it will be a considerable time before she will be convalescent. Mr King is still confined -to his bed suffering from an injilry to his back. The other occupants of the buggy were severely shaken, but unhurt. Invaluable assistance was rendered the sufferers by Mr Cooper, Mr and Mrs Allen, and Mrs West, all of i Rama Rama.