FIERCE GALES IN BRITAIN.
TRAIN BLOWN OVER AN EMB ANKMENT. By Cable. Press Association.—Copyright Received 20, 5 p.m. .... London, February 19.. Violent gales have occurred in Britain and Ireland, the wind attaining a velocity of over 70 miles an hour in some places. .liich damage was done at Preston md Birmingham. Torrential rains fell at .Carlisle.
A train in Ireland was blown over a twelve-feet embankment. The couplings ■fortunately held. So:y.' of the waggons 'were suspended, an 1 passengers had •miraculous scape*.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 320, 21 February 1910, Page 5
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82FIERCE GALES IN BRITAIN. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 320, 21 February 1910, Page 5
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