LORRY WRECKS SHOP

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVI, Issue 19155, 11 April 1932, Page 8

LORRY WRECKS SHOP

LOCKED WHEELS CAUSE SKID. By Telegraph-Press Association PALMERSTON N., April 9. A sensational accident occurred in Church Street shortly before midnight, when, after crashing into the back of a stationary car, flinging a number of people to the ground, a heavily loaded motor lorry swerved across the road, mounted the footpath and completely wrecked a confectioner’s shop front. Mrs Reid and her son, Mr D. Reid, who were engaged in the front of the car trjung to get it to start, received injuries, necessitating them being sent to hospital for treatment. Two others nearby were slightly injured. Eyewitnesses say they thought an explosion had occurred when the first impact took place. Heavy rain was falling. Mrs K. Bird, tne occupant of the shop, fortunately was upstairs, and escaped injury. She characterised the shock as being worse than any earthquake. Reid’s car was badly damaged. The shop front was wrecked. It appears that the wheels of the lorry locked after striking the car. The lorry was driven by Silvester George McKay, Palmerston North. HOW "BAXTERS HELPS NATURE. Throat, chest and bronchial ailments and even an ordinary cold leave the air passages congested and inflamed. That is when nature sends an S.O.S. for “Baxter’s.” This popular and palatable rich, red compound, penetrates to the seat of the trouble and clears away congestion. “Baxter’s also helps nature to rebuild inflamed tissue and strengthen it against further attacks. Always demand “Baxter’s.” 1/6, 2/6, and 4/6. The larger sizes are more economical.