SMASHED BY A TRAIN.
HORSE AND DRAY CUT TO PIECES. Per Press Association. Hamilton,. April 25. A serious accident occurred at a level crossing at Horotiu this morning, resulting in James Kelsall, a farmer residing at Horotiu, being badly injured. Kelsall was taking milk to a creamery in a dray, and, when near the crossing, his horse became restive, presumably being startled by the whistle of an approaching train. It'bolted on to tbe line right in front of the engine. There was a terrific crash, and driver, horse and the dray and its contents were next moment in a tangle beneath the train. Kelsall was dragged out unconscious, and placed upon the train and conveyed to the Hamilton Hospital. The horse was cut to pieces and the cart smashed to niatehwood.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 288, 28 April 1913, Page 5
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131SMASHED BY A TRAIN. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 288, 28 April 1913, Page 5
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