CROSSING ACCIDENT

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 28 October 1925, Page 4

CROSSING ACCIDENT

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AUCKLAND, This Dav

The second express from Atukiand tan into a horse and gig at. Taupiri crossing at 10. Ad hist night, killing the k'T'-se outright, as well as smashing the radicle to pieces. Tile gig was driven by .Jo!in Bishop, a farmer of Taupiri. who was accompanied by Mrs Bishop. Te horse had been pulled up by Bishop in order to allow the express to pass. hen the animal became frighten, d and made for the line. The train was travelling at a goad pace and crashed into the animal, throwing the. gig aside and hurling tin* occupants out. Dr. lsdale was immediately summoned and examination showed Bishop to he unhurt, although lie suffered from severe shock. -Mrs Bishop was seriously injured and removed to the Hamilton hospital hv :m ambulance.

HEATH OK MRS RISHOR

HAMILTON. This Da

Mrs Bishop, who sustained a fracture 'll the skull ano other injuries in the collision al the railway crossing, snet umbed at an early hour this horning. Mr Bishop escaped with severe bruises. Mach sympathy is expressed. Thev tire natives ot the district and had onlv been married a couple of mouths.