PECULIAR ACCIDENT
. MOTORIST ELECTROCUTED. POWER FROAI TOWN SUPPLY. (By Electric Tolegrapß.—Copyright.) Received June 30, 10.5 a.m. SYDNEY, June 30. A peculiar fatal accident occurred at Wollongong when Andrew Bain, who was attempting to start a motor car without a battery, connected it with the town lighting supply and then went to crank the car. He received the current in the body and was electrocuted. A brother who went to his assistance received a severe shock.—Press Association.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLV, Issue 177, 30 June 1925, Page 5
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