CROSSING SMASH.
LORRY DRIVER INJURED. Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, March 17. Injury probably involving the amputation of a foot was sustained by a lorry driver. James Watts, in a level crossing accident at Avondale to-day. The lorry was being driven slowly from brickworks adjacent to the railway at 10.50 a.m. and an eye-witness said it seemed impossible that the injured man could have Been, t/he brain approaching. The lorry had travelled at less than walking pace between the brickworks gate and the second sot of rails about fifteen yards awn.v. The impact was sufficient to force the heavy vehicle to turn a complete circle. The front portion of the engine and eah was completely wrecked. Watts, with liis foot practically ■severed, was taken to hospital m an ambulance. No one else was injured.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 92, 18 March 1936, Page 3
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133CROSSING SMASH. Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 92, 18 March 1936, Page 3
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