Bridge Blocked After Skid
The Arthur’s Pass road was blocked for a time last night after a four-wheel-drive vehicle skidded on the approach to the Dry Creek bridge near Porters Pass and became wedged in the Bailey bridge. Miss Vicki Thompson, of 43 Innes Road, and David MitiChell, of 14 Airedale Place, both suffered head injuries, ; lacerations and bruises. They were brought in a private car as far as Springfield and transferred to a Christchurch St John Ambulance. Mr Mitchell was admitted to
Princess Margaret Hospital and Miss Thompson was treated and discharged.
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Press, Volume CX, Issue 32322, 13 June 1970, Page 12
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