A Close Call
Dray and Royal Car COLLISION AT FULHAM. ESCAPE OF DUKE AND DUCHESS OF YORK. (By Cable.--Preus Awociatiou. -Copyright.] (Received 13, 12.5 p.m.) London, Oct. 12. lhe Duke and Duchess of York, while motoring en route to the Guildhall from Richmond to attend the conferring of the freedom of London on the Premiers, were' involved in an alarming collision at Fulham. 'The horses of a brewer’6 dray bolted and dashed into the Royal ear, smashing the glass panel alongside the Duke, but not injuring the occupants. The impact smashed the shaft of the dray. A bystander seized the reins, preventing further damage. The Duke alighted and assisted a policeman to note the details of the accident. The Duchess wa§ startled and peered anxiously through the window, but was reassured by the Duke. She resumed her seat and the car drove ofl. —(Reuter.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIII, Issue 256, 13 October 1923, Page 5
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144A Close Call Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIII, Issue 256, 13 October 1923, Page 5
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