NEARLY OUT OF CONTROL
ALARMING EXPERIENCE ON CABLE CAR
(P.A.) DUNEDIN, June 1. Passengers on the 4.30 p.m. cable tram from the city to Kaikorai today had an alarming experience when the car became partially out of control on the steep grade leading down to the Kaikorai Valley terminus. As the tram gained momentum a girl aged 13, who was one of seven passengers at the time, apparently jumped from the car and was taken fox hospital suffering from concussion and abrasions.
The manager of the City Corporation. Transport Department, Mr W. H. Mackenzie, said tonight that although the tram hit the turntable at the end of the line with considerable force, the indications were that it had been brought partly under control again. Nothing more could be said, however, until full inquiries had been made.
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Southland Times, Issue 24759, 2 June 1942, Page 4
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