SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
TWO PERSON'S INJURED. Pev Press Association.. Auckland, Last Night. A somewhat sensational trap accident occurred in Queen street this morning. Charles F. Hendry, and Wm. L. Belot were driviug down from Karangahape road, when their horse took fright and bolted, A wild course was pursued down a steep grade towards the Grey Statue, and when opposite the Town TTall, the horse careered towards the side of the street and collided with an electric light post. The impact was terrific. The vehicle was slewed right round and came down, breaking the shafts. Both inmates of the trap were tossed high in the air and fell on the footpath. They were picked up in a battered condition, and as it was evident that their injuries were serious, they were conveyed immediately in the public, hospital. Hendry sustained a broken rib and severe injuries to the head, while' TVlot htid 'his ankle broken and received • other, injuries.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 25, 30 June 1913, Page 5
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156SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 25, 30 June 1913, Page 5
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