AN EXPLOSION
IN A REPAIR GARAGE
(Per Press Association.— Copyught.)
MARTON, June 20.
An 'unusual accident, resulting in' minor damage to a car occurred at White -Hart garage this , morning. When • tiro vehicle was left over ia pit all night; receiving attention, apparently the cables fused, resulting in an explosion of gases and ignition of benzinc and* od on floor, of t o pi A mechanic Jack Stevens, was extensively scorched. He received medical .attention, suffering from shock. Dense clouds of smoke issued from the building, and the fire brigade were summoned, but the premises were not damaged;
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Hokitika Guardian, 20 June 1934, Page 6
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