CROSSING FATALITY
ONE MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER SEVERELY INJURED
(United Press Association)
WELLINGTON, This Day
Another tragic level crossing accident occurred yesterday afternoon, when a motor car containing Frank Walsh and Thomas. Power, both of Takapau, collided with the Napier-bound express at the Ruataniwha crossing on the Wellington side of Waipukurau. Walsh was killed outright and Power is suffering from severe injuries and shock. The. car, which was thrown on the cattle stops, was badly smashed. Further details of yesterday's accident show that Power was thrown clear, but Walsh was found under the train with his head smashed to pulp. Death must have been instantaneous. The body was conveyed to the morgue and Power was admitted to Waipukurau Hospital suffering from shock and broken ribs. Deceased was married, without family. He farmed a soldier section at Marikeke.
The crossing is a very bad one. Repeated efforts have been made to get the department to take steps to eliminate the danger, but without avail. Aji inquest was opened this morning for identification purposes, and was adjourned till 3rd August.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 27 July 1927, Page 7
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