SERIOUS TRAM ACCIDENT.
SEVERAL PERSONS INJURED.
[by telegraph.—press ASSOCIATION.] Chiustchurch, Monday. A tram, returning from Sumner, about six o'clock, laden with excursionists, was derailed at the points at Heathcote bridge, completely blocking the line for several hours. Some sensational reports reached town about serious injuries to passengers, but these proved to be unfounded regarding most of the parties. The most serious case is that of Mrs. Laing, resident of Linwood. who was sitting on the steps leading to t.he top of the car, and who has received internal injuries, the extent of which are not yet known. Her son had his hand crushed, and her daughter received injuries in her side. A man had his foot injured, and a boy had his hand crushed. -
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11622, 9 April 1901, Page 5
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124SERIOUS TRAM ACCIDENT. New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11622, 9 April 1901, Page 5
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