SERIOUS BUSH ACCIDENT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXVII, Issue 8195, 5 March 1890, Page 5

SERIOUS BUSH ACCIDENT.

OUR Mangapai correspondent writes " A sad aocident occurred in the adjoining settlement of Waikiekio, on 26th February, where Messrs. Weighal and Berridge are working in a bush. Frank Manning was employed to look after the rails of a tramway. In one part, where it was very steep, a rope was attached to the log, and a turn taken round a stump to prevent the log running too fast. In managing this rope, Manning got his foot entangled in it, and so was dragged round the stump- with all the weight of the log and twenty bullocks, almost severing his log a little above the ankle. It is a pleasing part of this sad affair to note the extreme kindness of all the workmen, directed by the Messrs. Weighel and Berridge, in doing all and everything to alleviate the suffering of the poor fellow. All work was stopped, and messengers sent for doctors in all directions. Very fortunately the driver, Jones, was able to stop the bullocks so soon, else Manning's leg must have been completely cut through. At length it was found that Dr. Montaiae could not come. Another messenger was sent for Dr. Clark, of Whanparei, to moot the patient at Mangapai, and preparations were made for removing him there, where he arrived at four o'clock on Thursday morning. It must be mentioned to the credit of Waikiekie , that twenty - one turned out to carry the wounded man on a stretcher, so that no jolting should annoy him. Dr. Clark arrived about half-past six, and prepared the leg for removal to the Hospital at Auckland. The Katikati left at nine o'clock, and transferred him to the Wellington at Marsden Point. Telegrams had been sent to the superintendent of the police, the surgeon superintendent of the Hospital, and Mr. Smith of Newton. Mr. Smith had a conveyance ready and into it the sufferer was carefully put, arriving at the Hospital safoly. Two doctors were in attendance, and did everything possible to save the injured limb. They spoke highly of the way Dr. Clark had prepared the leg for the journey, and expressed hope that it might yet be saved. Later telegrams state that he is doing well. A Messrs. Weighel and Seville accompanied him to the Hospital, and did all they could for him. They give great praise to all connected with the steamers for their tender care of the injured man. Mr. Weighel complains bitterly of the police. Although they were telegraphed * to, thoy had no preparation made for removing the man to the Hospital, and when they cacao on board interfered so far with Mr. Smith's arrangements as to be only a hindrance."